CVE-2026-28716: Medium severity Acronis Cyber Protect 17 vulnerability
Published Mar 5, 2026
·Updated
Information disclosure and 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·11:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28716?
CVE-2026-28716 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for information disclosure and unauthorized manipulation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-28716?
To fix CVE-2026-28716, upgrade your Acronis Cyber Protect 17 to build 41186 or later.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28716?
CVE-2026-28716 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 17 prior to build 41186 on both Linux and Windows platforms.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28716?
CVE-2026-28716 is an information disclosure and manipulation vulnerability caused by improper authorization checks.
5
Can CVE-2026-28716 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-28716 can be exploited remotely if the affected software versions are accessible over a network.