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5.0
Acronis Cyber Protect 17: Unrestricted access to sensitive files on Windows
CVE-2026-28717
Summary
An older version of Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for Windows has incorrect directory permissions, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive files. This could be exploited by an attacker with local access to gain elevated privileges. Update to the latest version to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| acronis | cyber_protect | <= 17.0.41186 | – |
Original title
Local privilege escalation due to improper directory permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) before build 41186.
Original description
Local privilege escalation due to improper directory permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) before build 41186.
nvd CVSS3.0
5.0
Vulnerability type
CWE-276
Incorrect Default Permissions
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026