CVE-2026-4824: Enter Software Iperius Backup · Improper Privilege Management
Affects Enter Software Iperius BackupSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/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 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Enter SoftwareIperius Backup | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade Iperius Backup to version 8.7.4 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict local access to systems running Iperius Backup to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of local exploitation. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on backup configuration files and related directories to detect unauthorized changes. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify suspicious privilege escalation attempts. Regularly audit user privileges and remove unnecessary local access rights. Consider isolating backup servers from general user environments to reduce attack surface. Maintain up-to-date backups and verify their integrity to ensure recovery capability in case of compromise. Finally, educate system administrators about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and the importance of timely patching.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Backup Job Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack must be carried out locally. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 can resolve this issue. It is advisable 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.