Vulnerability in Acer Backup Manager Module
CVE-2021-47826
Acer Backup Manager 3.0.0.99 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NTI IScheduleSvc service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\NTI\Acer Backup Manager\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (5.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 5.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: -0.000
Affected products
- Acer Backup Manager Module — versions 3.0.0.99
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49889 (exploit)
- www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/acer-backup-manager-module-ischedulesvcexe-unquote… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47826?
- CVE-2021-47826 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acer Backup Manager Module, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-16.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47826?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.