CVE-2026-28728
DLL Hijacking in Acronis True Image Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-04-02
Last updated on: 2026-04-20
Assigner: Acronis International GmbH
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| acronis | true_image | to 2026 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation caused by DLL hijacking. It affects Acronis True Image (Windows) versions before build 42902. DLL hijacking occurs when a malicious DLL file is placed in a location where the application loads it instead of the legitimate DLL, allowing an attacker with limited privileges to execute code with higher privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level access than originally permitted, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, or installation of malicious software.