Backblaze Client for Windows Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability
cve-program · CVE-2026-19820
PublishedA vulnerability in the Backblaze Client allows a local user to make the system not bootable by creating a link from Backblaze's folder to Windows OS system files during a backup. Successful exploitation requires an administrator-level system change that results in the absence of specific Windows OS security controls. This vulnerability is due to improper link resolution.
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cve-program · CVE-2026-19820
PublishedBackblaze Client for Windows Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Backblaze Client allows a local user to make the system not bootable by creating a link from Backblaze's folder to Windows OS system files during a backup. Successful exploitation requires an administrator-level system change that results in the absence of specific Windows OS security controls. This vulnerability is due to improper link resolution.
- Source published
- 1 Sep 2026 00:13:03 UTC
- Source modified
- 10 Sep 2026 23:32:25 UTC
- Saved here
- 23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC
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CVSS 4.0 · 5.8 CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L