CVE-2026-87879: Acronis Cyber Protect information disclosure in token validation

CVE-2026-87879 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.9 · Published 2026-10-28

Acronis Cyber Protect is backup and recovery software for enterprise systems. A flaw in how the software validates authentication tokens allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information, potentially exposing backup data or system credentials to unauthorized access.

Technologies: Acronis Cyber Protect. Vendors: Acronis.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-87879 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-87879 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-87879?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.9, published 28 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 before build 42587 (Linux, Windows).
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-87879?
Yes: fixed in Cyber Protect 17 build 42587 and later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-87879 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-87879?
Check whether you run Acronis Cyber Protect at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Cyber Protect 17 build 42587 and later

Affected products

  • Acronis Cyber Protect 17 before build 42587 (Linux, Windows)

Timeline

  • 2026-10-28: disclosed

References

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