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CVE-2018-25261

Iperius Backup 5.8.1 Local Buffer Overflow SEH

Published: Apr 22, 2026Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List
NVD MITRE
8.4CVSS
HIGH

Iperius Backup 5.8.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the structured exception handling (SEH) mechanism that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious file path. Attackers can create a backup job with a crafted payload in the external file location field that triggers a buffer overflow when the backup job executes, enabling code execution with application privileges.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Iperius Backup
Iperiusbackup

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46059
exploit-db.com
https://www.iperiusbackup.com
iperiusbackup.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iperius-backup-local-buffer-overflow-seh
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 22, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026

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