CVE-2026-32996: High severity Veeam Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows vulnerability

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

This vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows allows for Local Privilege Escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Veeam Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32996?

CVE-2026-32996 has a high severity rating of 7.3 according to the CVSS score.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32996?

CVE-2026-32996 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability found in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-32996?

To fix CVE-2026-32996, ensure you update Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows to the latest version provided by Veeam.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-32996?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-32996 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation by local attackers.

5

When was CVE-2026-32996 published?

CVE-2026-32996 was published on May 28, 2026.

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