CVE-2026-12780: Improper Access Controls in AOMEI Backupper
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-12780: Improper Access Controls in AOMEI 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
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:aomei:backupper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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