How severe is CVE-2026-42061?

CVE-2026-42061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-42061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42061?

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-2026-42061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34173.

When was CVE-2026-42061 published?

CVE-2026-42061 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42061

CVE-2026-42061 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34173
Weakness: CWE-250
Published: 2026-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42061?: Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.
How severe is CVE-2026-42061?: CVE-2026-42061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-42061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42061?: 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-2026-42061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34173.
When was CVE-2026-42061 published?: CVE-2026-42061 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3083

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