How severe is CVE-2026-44682?

CVE-2026-44682 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-2026-44682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44682?

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-2026-44682 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-44682 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34174.

When was CVE-2026-44682 published?

CVE-2026-44682 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-44682

CVE-2026-44682 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34174
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2026-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44682?: Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.
How severe is CVE-2026-44682?: CVE-2026-44682 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-2026-44682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44682?: 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-2026-44682 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-44682 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34174.
When was CVE-2026-44682 published?: CVE-2026-44682 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-11249

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