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CVE-2026-33271: Acronis True Image · Incorrect Permissions

Affects Acronis True ImageSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium : upgrade to 42902 when convenient.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
6.7Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.08% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 42902
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Apr 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Acronis True Image to 42902.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
AcronisAcronis True ImageAffected
  • ≥ unspecified, < 42902
Fixed in
  • 42902

AI-suggested

If you cannot patch yet, 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.

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.

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