How severe is CVE-2026-21668?

CVE-2026-21668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-21668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21668?

CVE-2026-21668 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21668?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-21668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-21668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11577.

When was CVE-2026-21668 published?

CVE-2026-21668 was published on 2026-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-21668

CVE-2026-21668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11577
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2026-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability allowing an authenticated domain user to bypass restrictions and manipulate arbitrary files on a Backup Repository.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21668?: A vulnerability allowing an authenticated domain user to bypass restrictions and manipulate arbitrary files on a Backup Repository.
How severe is CVE-2026-21668?: CVE-2026-21668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-21668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21668?: CVE-2026-21668 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-21668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-21668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11577.
When was CVE-2026-21668 published?: CVE-2026-21668 was published on 2026-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4830

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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