CVE-2026-28709

Name: CVE-2026-28709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-06T00:16:11.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28709 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthorized resource manipulation due to improper authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthorized resource manipulation due to improper authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

CVSS 3.0

4.3/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Cyber Protect	< 17.0.41186

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5889Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28709?

Unauthorized resource manipulation due to improper authorization checks. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.

How severe is CVE-2026-28709?

CVE-2026-28709 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28709?

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