CVE-2025-59469

Critical

Published: 08/01/2026(UTC)Translated: 05/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root.

A user with backup operator privileges can escalate to root, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Restrict backup operator privileges and monitor their actions for unauthorized file writes.

Original NVD description (English source)

This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root.