Veeam Backup and Replication up to 13.0.1 on Linux absolute path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Veeam Backup and Replication up to 13.0.1 on Linux. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in absolute path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-32997. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veeam Backup and Replication up to 13.0.1 on Linux. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a absolute path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-36. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability allowing an authenticated user with the Backup Administrator role to write arbitrary files on Linux-based Veeam Backup & Replication server.

The advisory is shared for download at veeam.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-32997 since 03/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202605-6646) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-32713). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Absolute path traversal
CWE: CWE-36 / CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

03/17/2026 CVE reserved
05/28/2026 +71 days Advisory disclosed
05/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/31/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb4852
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32997 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32997
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366576
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202605-6646 - Veeam Backup And Replication 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2026 07:17
Updated: 05/31/2026 22:58
Changes: 05/28/2026 07:17 (66), 05/28/2026 10:25 (1), 05/29/2026 23:54 (6), 05/31/2026 02:08 (1), 05/31/2026 22:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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