CVE-2014-5507

iBackup < 10.0.0.32 - Local Privilege Escalation via Weak Service Permissions

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2014-5507. PoCs published by Glafkos Charalambous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages weak file permissions on the IBackup service executable to replace it with a malicious payload, achieving local privilege escalation to SYSTEM upon service restart or system reboot.

Description

iBackup 10.0.0.32 and earlier uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for ib_service.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Glafkos Charalambous · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35040

This exploit leverages weak file permissions on the IBackup service executable to replace it with a malicious payload, achieving local privilege escalation to SYSTEM upon service restart or system reboot.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBackup Windows <= 10.0.0.32
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · IBackup service installed with default permissions
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35040
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70724
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97749

Scores

EPSS 0.0095
EPSS Percentile 56.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (1)
pro_softnet_corporation/ibackup < 10.0.0.32
Published Nov 03, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026