CVE-2026-28728
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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

Description
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.
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Published
2026-04-02
Last Modified
2026-04-20
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2026-06-16
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2026-04-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28728
EUVD
EUVD-2026-18420
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Vendor Product Version / Range
acronis true_image to 2026 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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