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CVE-2026-21708

A vulnerability allowing a Backup Viewer to perform remote code execution (RCE) as the postgres user.

CRITICAL 9.9EPSS 1.09%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

A vulnerability allowing a Backup Viewer to perform remote code execution (RCE) as the postgres user.

CVSS 3.1
9.9 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
EPSS
1.09% probability · 64th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-89
Affected
veeam/veeam backup \& replication
Source
support@hackerone.com

References

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.