CVE-2021-32576

Name: CVE-2021-32576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-05T20:15:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 4 for Windows allowed local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling (issue 1 of 2).. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 4 for Windows allowed local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling (issue 1 of 2).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-610

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	True Image	2021

References

https://kb.acronis.com/content/68419Vendor Advisory
https://kb.acronis.com/content/68419Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32576?

Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 4 for Windows allowed local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling (issue 1 of 2).

How severe is CVE-2021-32576?

CVE-2021-32576 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32576?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-32576?

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Source: NVD / NIST