CVE-2026-25852
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Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis DeviceLock DLP

Publication date: 2026-04-29

Last updated on: 2026-05-19

Assigner: Acronis International GmbH

Description
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.93212.
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Published
2026-04-29
Last Modified
2026-05-19
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2026-06-16
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2026-04-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-25852
EUVD
EUVD-2026-26229
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Vendor Product Version / Range
acronis devicelock_dlp to 9.0.93212 (exc)
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CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue caused by DLL hijacking. It affects Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) versions before build 9.0.93212. DLL hijacking occurs when a malicious DLL is loaded by an application instead of the legitimate one, allowing an attacker with limited access to escalate their privileges on the affected system.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue caused by DLL hijacking. It affects Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) versions before build 9.0.93212. DLL hijacking occurs when a malicious DLL is loaded by an application instead of the legitimate one, allowing an attacker with limited privileges to execute code with higher privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level access than originally permitted, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code, modify system settings, or access sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could escalate their privileges from a lower level to a higher level on the affected system. This means they could gain greater control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, or disruption of normal operations.

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