PatchTheCVECVE-2014-5507: iBackup 10.0.0.32 and earlier uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for ib_service.exe, which allows
CVE-2014-5507 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ibackup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2014-11-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: iBackup 10.0.0.32 - Local Privilege Escalation
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2014-5507?
ibackup: upgrade to newer than 10.0.0.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-5507 being exploited?
CVE-2014-5507 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2014-5507 affect?
CVE-2014-5507 affects ibackup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.
How urgent is CVE-2014-5507?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference