CVE-2026-28713

Name: CVE-2026-28713
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-06T00:16:11.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28713 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Default credentials set for local privileged user in Virtual Appliance. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (VMware) before build 36943, Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (VMware) before build 41186.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Default credentials set for local privileged user in Virtual Appliance. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (VMware) before build 36943, Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (VMware) before build 41186.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1392

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Agent	< c23.12
Acronis	Cyber Protect	< 17.0.41186

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-4168Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28713?

How severe is CVE-2026-28713?

CVE-2026-28713 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28713?

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-2026-28713?

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Source: NVD / NIST