CVE-2026-28728

Name: CVE-2026-28728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-02T18:16:27.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

0.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	True Image	< 2026

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-10401Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28728?

Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.

How severe is CVE-2026-28728?

CVE-2026-28728 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28728?

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-2026-28728?

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Source: NVD / NIST