CVE-2026-4822 Enter Software Iperius Backup Backup Service temp file
Local attackers can exploit insecure temporary file permissions in Iperius Backup to potentially escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-4822?
CVE-2026-4822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enter Software Iperius Backup, published on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file C:\ProgramData\IperiusBackup\Jobs\ of the component Backup Service. Performing a manipulation results in creation of temporary file with insecure permissions. The attack is only possible with local access. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4822?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-4822 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-4822 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f8vx-q848-4v5x.