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CSA Singapore alert: 9 October 2026 9 October 2026 Critical Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication Attackers with the Backup Viewer role can exploit a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Patch immediately.

Our takeCSA Singapore reports a critical Veeam Backup & Replication flaw that lets Backup Viewer users run arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Patch immediately if you run it.
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What this means for you — Security leader:CSA Singapore reports a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication that lets users with the Backup Viewer role execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Patch immediately if you run it.
What this means for you — Lean IT orgs:If you run Veeam Backup & Replication, apply the patch right away. Most smaller teams without dedicated IT can do this through the built-in update checker or by downloading the latest version from Veeam.
What this means for you — MSP:Check every client running Veeam Backup & Replication and ensure they are patched; the vulnerability allows Backup Viewer role holders to run code as SYSTEM.
What this means for you — Researcher:CSA Singapore reports a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication that lets Backup Viewer role holders execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Patch immediately if you run it.