Local Privilege Escalation in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
CVE-2026-32996 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows component. According to the provided content, the issue affects Veeam Backup & Replication version 13.0.1.2067 and all earlier version 13 builds. A low-privileged local attacker on a compromised Windows host can exploit the flaw to obtain elevated permissions, up to administrative control of the system. The specific vulnerable function or code path is not provided in the available information.
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Exploits
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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows component of Veeam Backup & Replication that could allow an attacker with limited access to gain elevated permissions and execute arbitrary commands.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows that allows a low-privileged local attacker to gain administrative control over the host.
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Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
YARA, Sigma, Snort, and vendor rules, auto-deployed to your SIEM.
Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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