CVE-2026-28709: Medium severity Acronis Cyber Protect 17 vulnerability
Published Mar 5, 2026
·Updated
Unauthorized resource manipulation due to improper authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Acronis Cyber Protect 17<41186
All of the following
Acronis Cyber Protect<17.0.41186
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Mar 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28709?
CVE-2026-28709 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper authorization checks allowing unauthorized resource manipulation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-28709?
To fix CVE-2026-28709, users should upgrade to Acronis Cyber Protect 17 version 41186 or later.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28709?
CVE-2026-28709 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 17 on both Linux and Windows platforms prior to build 41186.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28709?
CVE-2026-28709 is an unauthorized resource manipulation vulnerability due to improper authorization checks.
5
Can CVE-2026-28709 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2026-28709 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive resources.