PrivEsc: Backup/Tape Operator Escalates to Root via File Write
CVE-2025-59469 Published on January 8, 2026
This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2025-59469 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Veeam Backup and Recovery:- Version 13.0.0, <= 13.0.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
5.20%
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.