CVE-2026-33271: CWE-732 in Acronis Acronis True Image
CVE-2026-33271 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Acronis True Image for Windows versions before build 42902. It arises from insecure folder permissions (CWE-732), which could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3. 0 base score of 6. 7, indicating medium severity. There is no information about an available patch or official vendor fix at this time. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects only local users and requires user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902 is due to insecure folder permissions (CWE-732), which can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction, but successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and data managed by Acronis True Image. Since the attack vector is local and requires user interaction, remote exploitation is not possible based on current information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Acronis True Image folder permissions. Avoid running untrusted code or scripts with user privileges on affected systems.
CVE-2026-33271: CWE-732 in Acronis Acronis True Image
Description
CVE-2026-33271 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Acronis True Image for Windows versions before build 42902. It arises from insecure folder permissions (CWE-732), which could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3. 0 base score of 6. 7, indicating medium severity. There is no information about an available patch or official vendor fix at this time. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects only local users and requires user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902 is due to insecure folder permissions (CWE-732), which can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction, but successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and data managed by Acronis True Image. Since the attack vector is local and requires user interaction, remote exploitation is not possible based on current information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Acronis True Image folder permissions. Avoid running untrusted code or scripts with user privileges on affected systems.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Acronis
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T00:44:58.761Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cea98ae6bfc5ba1defd456
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 5:38:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:50:33 PM
Last updated: 5/19/2026, 11:40:39 PM
Views: 62
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