CVE-2026-56844

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.4 EPSS 0.13%
Updated Jul 23, 2026
Veeam
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.4 (HIGH)
Type CWE-22 (Path Traversal)
Vendor Veeam
Public PoC No

A vulnerability in the Veeam Updater component of the Veeam Software Appliance that could allow a local user to elevate their privileges and gain root-level access to the underlying operating system.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)