# CVE-2026-105477: Veeam Agent for Linux local privilege escalation

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-105477-a-vulnerability-in-veeam-agent-for-linux-allows-for-local  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-27. Updated: 2026-10-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-105477 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-27

Veeam Agent for Linux is backup software deployed on servers to protect data. A local privilege escalation vulnerability allows an attacker with limited access to a managed system to gain administrative control, potentially enabling complete compromise of the backed-up server and the data it protects.

Vendors: [Veeam](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/veeam).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-105477 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105477 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-105477?** Informational severity, published 27 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Veeam Agent for Linux.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105477?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-105477 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-105477?** Check whether you run Veeam Agent for Linux. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A privilege escalation flaw in Veeam Agent for Linux permits local attackers to elevate privileges on managed systems. The vulnerability affects only systems managed by a Veeam Backup & Replication instance. An attacker with local system access can exploit this to gain root privileges.

## Affected products

- Veeam Agent for Linux

## Timeline

- 2026-10-27: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.veeam.com/kb4948](https://www.veeam.com/kb4948)