CVE-2026-28718
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28718 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Denial of service due to insufficient input validation in authentication logging. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Denial of service due to insufficient input validation in authentication logging. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis | Cyber Protect | < 17.0.41186 |
References
- https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-8377Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28718?
Denial of service due to insufficient input validation in authentication logging. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.
How severe is CVE-2026-28718?
CVE-2026-28718 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28718?
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-2026-28718?
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