Enter Software Iperius Backup IperiusAccounts.ini hard-coded key
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-321.
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file IperiusAccounts.ini. Such manipulation leads to use of hard-coded cryptographic key . The attack must be carried out locally. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 will fix this issue. It is suggested 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
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
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 | 8.7.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- Iperius Backup VendorEnter Software Affected 8.7.0; 8.7.1; 8.7.2 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-2026-5310
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m24f-g88m-9r7h
References
More Enter Software vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-04207 Enter Software Iperius Backup Backup Job Configuration File privileges management CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.3
- TI-2026-04206 Enter Software Iperius Backup NTLM2 information disclosure CVSS 4.0LOW 2.0
- TI-2026-04205 Enter Software Iperius Backup Backup Service temp file CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.3
Sources
- CVE-2026-5310 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-5310 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-m24f-g88m-9r7h · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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