CVE-2026-28713: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent · CWE-1392
Affects Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud AgentSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 36943 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 36943, 41186
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Acronis Cyber Protect to 36943 (Cloud Agent) or 41186 (17).
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcronisAcronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent | Affected
| Fixed in
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| AcronisAcronis Cyber Protect 17 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, administrators should change default credentials for all local privileged accounts within the virtual appliance to strong, unique passwords. Restrict network access to the management interfaces of the virtual appliance using firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure. Implement multi-factor authentication where possible to reduce risk from credential compromise. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or authentication attempts related to the virtual appliance. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and credentials in the environment. Additionally, consider isolating backup appliances from general network access and applying strict access controls to minimize attack surface. Stay informed through vendor advisories for official patches and updates.
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.