CVE-2021-32579

Name: CVE-2021-32579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-05T20:15:09.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 4 for Windows and Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 5 for macOS allowed an unauthenticated attacker (who has a local code execution ability) to tamper with the micro-service API.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 4 for Windows and Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 5 for macOS allowed an unauthenticated attacker (who has a local code execution ability) to tamper with the micro-service API.

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

0.24%

14.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	True Image	2021

References

https://kb.acronis.com/content/68413Vendor Advisory
https://kb.acronis.com/content/68419Vendor Advisory
https://kb.acronis.com/content/68413Vendor 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-2021-32579?

How severe is CVE-2021-32579?

CVE-2021-32579 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32579?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST