Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis DeviceLock DLP for Windows
CVE-2026-42061

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Acronis
Status
Acronis Devicelock Dlp
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-42061?

Acronis DeviceLock DLP for Windows has a vulnerability that permits local privilege escalation, caused by excessive permissions assigned to child processes. This issue can potentially allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems, increasing the risk of data breaches and system compromise. It is essential for users of this product to assess their systems and apply the necessary updates to safeguard against this exploitation. For further information, refer to the vendor advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Acronis DeviceLock DLP Windows < 9.0.15051.93227

References

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

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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