Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.2 IperiusAccounts.ini hard-coded key
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file IperiusAccounts.ini. Performing a manipulation results in hard-coded key. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-5310. The attack must be initiated from a local position. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.2. This affects an unknown code block of the file IperiusAccounts.ini. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a hard-coded key vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-321. The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5310. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product. By approaching the search of inurl:IperiusAccounts.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
Upgrading to version 8.7.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at iperiusbackup.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-17966). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3
VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Hard-coded keyCWE: CWE-321 / CWE-320
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Google Hack: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Iperius Backup 8.7.4
Timeline
04/01/2026 Advisory disclosed04/01/2026 VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-5310 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354639
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 04/01/2026 14:07Updated: 04/01/2026 22:15
Changes: 04/01/2026 14:07 (59), 04/01/2026 22:15 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: VulnaraByte
Cache ID: 216:17E:103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #778602: Iperius Iperius Backup <= 8.7.2 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (by VulnaraByte)
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