CVE-2026-28721: High severity Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) vulnerability
Published Mar 5, 2026
·Updated
Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) before build 41186.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows)<41186
All of the following
Acronis Cyber Protect<17.0.41186
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Mar 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28721?
CVE-2026-28721 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-28721?
To mitigate CVE-2026-28721, update Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) to build 41186 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2026-28721?
CVE-2026-28721 is caused by improper handling of soft links allowing local privilege escalation.
4
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28721?
CVE-2026-28721 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Windows) versions prior to build 41186.
5
Can CVE-2026-28721 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2026-28721 requires local access to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.