CVE-2026-28720: Medium severity Acronis Cyber Protect 17 vulnerability
Published Mar 5, 2026
·Updated
Unauthorized modification of settings due to insufficient 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<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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28720?
CVE-2026-28720 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized setting modifications.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-28720?
To fix CVE-2026-28720, upgrade Acronis Cyber Protect 17 to build 41186 or later versions.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28720?
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for both Linux and Windows before build 41186 are affected by CVE-2026-28720.
4
What causes CVE-2026-28720?
CVE-2026-28720 is caused by insufficient authorization checks that allow unauthorized modification of settings.
5
Can CVE-2026-28720 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-28720 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to the affected system.