Enter Software Iperius Backup Backup Service temp file
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A vulnerability was detected in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file C:\ProgramData\IperiusBackup\Jobs\ of the component Backup Service. Performing a manipulation results in creation of temporary file with insecure permissions. The attack is only possible with local access. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 is able to address this issue. It is recommended 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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter Software | Iperius Backup | 8.7.0; 8.7.1; 8.7.2; 8.7.3 | 8.7.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- Iperius Backup VendorEnter Software Affected 8.7.0; 8.7.1; 8.7.2; 8.7.3 Fixed in 8.7.4 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Iperius Backup (Enter Software) Fixed in 8.7.4
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-4822
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f8vx-q848-4v5x
References
More Enter Software vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-04207 Enter Software Iperius Backup Backup Job Configuration File privileges management CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.3
- TI-2026-04642 Enter Software Iperius Backup IperiusAccounts.ini hard-coded key CVSS 4.0LOW 2.0
- TI-2026-04206 Enter Software Iperius Backup NTLM2 information disclosure CVSS 4.0LOW 2.0
Sources
- CVE-2026-4822 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-4822 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f8vx-q848-4v5x · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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