Is CVE-2026-22676 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22676 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22676 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-22676 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22676?

CVE-2026-22676 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-22676

CWE-732Published: April 15, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.4th

Official Description

Barracuda RMM versions prior to 2025.2.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting overly permissive filesystem ACLs on the C:\Windows\Automation directory. Attackers can modify existing automation content or place attacker-controlled files in this directory, which are then executed under the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM account during routine automation cycles, typically succeeding within the next execution cycle.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22676 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.