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CVE-2026-12780: Improper Access Controls in AOMEI Backupper

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12780cvecve-2026-12780
Published: 06/21/2026 (06/21/2026, 05:30:08 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: AOMEI
Product: Backupper

Description

A vulnerability was determined in AOMEI Backupper up to 8.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function in the library amwrtdrv.sys of the component Kernel Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.5high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Affected versions
8.08.18.28.3.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:aomei:backupper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/28/2026, 21:52:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the kernel driver component (amwrtdrv.sys) of AOMEI Backupper versions up to 8.3.0. It involves improper access controls that could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to manipulate the driver, potentially leading to unauthorized actions with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The exploit requires local access and no user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any response or patch. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to improper access control bypass in the kernel driver, potentially allowing a local attacker to perform unauthorized actions that compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access and limited privileges but does not require user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor, who has not responded to the disclosure. Users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-06-20T09:36:11.510Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3778eb9c760d8add8aba4a

Added to database: 06/21/2026, 05:38:51 UTC

Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 21:52:38 UTC

Last updated: 08/04/2026, 17:56:46 UTC

Views: 161

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