CVE-2026-5310 Enter Software Iperius Backup IperiusAccounts.ini hard-coded key
A local attacker with high complexity can exploit a hard-coded cryptographic key in Iperius Backup to potentially access protected data or bypass security controls.
- 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-2026-5310?
CVE-2026-5310 is a low-severity vulnerability in Enter Software Iperius Backup, published on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file IperiusAccounts.ini. Such manipulation leads to use of hard-coded cryptographic key . The attack must be carried out locally. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 will fix this issue. It is suggested 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-2026-5310?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5310?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5310 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-5310 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5310 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m24f-g88m-9r7h.