CVE-2026-2627: Softland FBackup · Link Following
Affects Softland FBackupSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SoftlandFBackup | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include restricting local access to systems running Softland FBackup to trusted personnel only, enforcing strict access controls and user permissions to limit who can execute or modify backup operations. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts involving link manipulation. Regularly audit and monitor backup directories and related file system objects for unauthorized symbolic or hard links. Consider isolating backup servers or workstations from general user environments to reduce local attack surface. If feasible, temporarily discontinue use of affected FBackup versions and migrate to alternative backup solutions until a patch is available. Maintain offline and immutable backup copies to ensure recovery capability in case of compromise. Additionally, monitor security forums and vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Implementing strong physical security controls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools can further reduce risk.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Softland FBackup up to 9.9. This impacts an unknown function in the library C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\HID.dll of the component Backup/Restore. The manipulation results in link following. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.