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CVE-2026-87886

Acronis · Backup · Acronis Backup Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

· Added to CISA KEV
CVSS
Severityhigh
Weakness
EPSS0.25%17.4th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueSep 19, 2026
patch window

Called exploited 2 days before disclosure.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE reserved
  2. CVE published8d
  3. First KEV listing2d
  4. Last KEV listing1d
  5. Last sightingsame day

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by1 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

2 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Sep 15, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

Description

Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM and extension for Plesk contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

References

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Our coverage of CVE-2026-87886

CVE-2026-87886high

Acronis Backup Flaw Exploited Before CVE Publication

The Acronis Backup Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability (CVE-2026-87886) was reported as exploited two days before its official CVE publication date, leaving no patch window for affected organizations.

CVE-2026-76461high

Week in review: Cisco patches exploited email gateway 0-day, Revolut breach

This week's cybersecurity news includes Cisco patching an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway and a data breach at Revolut where customer records were obtained by an impersonator. Additionally, new tools and research highlight the growing challenges in securing AI systems, managing open-source software, and the potential for privilege escalation vulnerabilities in popular software like Acronis backup plugins and Parallels Desktop.