CVE-2026-28718: Input Validation
Published Mar 5, 2026
·Updated
Denial of service due to insufficient input validation in authentication logging. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Acronis Cyber Protect 17<build 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·11:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 16, 58164
Event
via NVD·01:19 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28718?
CVE-2026-28718 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to insufficient input validation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-28718?
To mitigate CVE-2026-28718, update Acronis Cyber Protect 17 to build 41186 or later.
3
Which versions of Acronis Cyber Protect are vulnerable to CVE-2026-28718?
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 before build 41186 is vulnerable to CVE-2026-28718.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-28718 have on systems?
CVE-2026-28718 can result in a denial of service, affecting the availability of services.
5
Is CVE-2026-28718 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2026-28718 is not classified as critical but poses a significant risk by disrupting service availability.