High severity8.4NVD Advisory· Published Apr 22, 2026· Updated Apr 29, 2026
CVE-2018-25261
CVE-2018-25261
Description
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.
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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:entersrl:iperius_backup:5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
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References
3- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46059nvdExploitVDB Entry
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iperius-backup-local-buffer-overflow-sehnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.iperiusbackup.comnvdProduct
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