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CVE-2026-27774: CWE-427 in Acronis Acronis True Image

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-27774cvecve-2026-27774cwe-427
Published: Thu Apr 02 2026 (04/02/2026, 17:05:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Acronis
Product: Acronis True Image

Description

CVE-2026-27774 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Acronis True Image for Windows versions before build 42902. It arises from a DLL hijacking issue (CWE-427) that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3. 0 score of 6. 7, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available information. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 22:50:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902 involves DLL hijacking, classified under CWE-427. An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access, high attack complexity, low privileges, and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability rated high. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction, and no active exploits have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to DLL loading. Avoid running untrusted applications that could exploit DLL hijacking.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Acronis
Date Reserved
2026-04-01T00:44:58.734Z
Cvss Version
3.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cea98ae6bfc5ba1defd450

Added to database: 4/2/2026, 5:38:18 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:50:11 PM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:52:37 PM

Views: 48

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