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CVE-2026-19820

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.33% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-01 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Backblaze Client on Windows allows local users to disrupt system boot functionality by linking Backblaze's folder to critical Windows OS files during backups. This exploitation requires administrative privileges and can bypass essential Windows security controls, leading to a high severity impact on system availability. Organizations using Backblaze on Windows should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to prevent potential system outages.

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A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-19820
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.33%
Windows

Original NVD Description

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.