CVE-2026-28721
Local Privilege Escalation via Symlink in Acronis Cyber Protect
Publication date: 2026-03-06
Last updated on: 2026-03-11
Assigner: Acronis International GmbH
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| acronis | cyber_protect | to 17.0.41186 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-610 | The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue caused by improper handling of soft links (symbolic links) in the affected software.
Specifically, it affects Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) versions before build 41186.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with limited privileges on the affected system could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges.
This could lead to full control over the system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive data, install malicious software, or disrupt system operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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