CVE-2026-33271
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Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis True Image via Insecure Permissions

Publication date: 2026-04-02

Last updated on: 2026-04-20

Assigner: Acronis International GmbH

Description
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. 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
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33271
EUVD
EUVD-2026-18424
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Vendor Product Version / Range
acronis true_image to 2026 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue caused by insecure folder permissions in Acronis True Image (Windows) versions before build 42902.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with limited privileges on the affected system could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges, potentially allowing them to execute code with elevated rights, compromise system integrity, and access sensitive information.

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