How severe is CVE-2026-28713?

CVE-2026-28713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-28713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28713?

CVE-2026-28713 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28713?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-28713 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28713 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9948.

When was CVE-2026-28713 published?

CVE-2026-28713 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28713

CVE-2026-28713 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1392.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9948
Weakness: CWE-1392
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2026-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28713?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-28713?: CVE-2026-28713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-28713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28713?: CVE-2026-28713 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28713?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-28713 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28713 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9948.
When was CVE-2026-28713 published?: CVE-2026-28713 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-4168

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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