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Cyber Protect CVE-2026-28720

MEDIUM
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2026-03-06 security@acronis.com
Authentication Bypass Cyber Protect Windows
4.3
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 06, 2026 - 00:16 nvd
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthorized modification of settings due to insufficient authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.

AnalysisAI

Acronis Cyber Protect 17 on Linux and Windows before build 41186 allows authenticated users to modify application settings due to inadequate authorization validation. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this to alter configurations and potentially compromise system integrity or bypass security controls. No patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). Unauthorized modification of settings due to insufficient authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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