How severe is CVE-2026-28714?

CVE-2026-28714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28714?

CVE-2026-28714 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28714?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-28714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9949.

When was CVE-2026-28714 published?

CVE-2026-28714 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28714

CVE-2026-28714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9949
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Protect
Published: 2026-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unnecessary transmission of sensitive cryptographic material. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28714?: Unnecessary transmission of sensitive cryptographic material. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, Windows) before build 41186.
How severe is CVE-2026-28714?: CVE-2026-28714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28714?: CVE-2026-28714 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9949.
When was CVE-2026-28714 published?: CVE-2026-28714 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5383

Affected products (1)

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

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