Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2021-47826Acer Backup Manager Module 3.0.0.99 - 'IScheduleSvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Acer Backup Manager Module from Acer. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 6% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 94.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acer | Acer Backup Manager Module | 3.0.0.99 |
Weakness: CWE-428 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ExploitDB-49889 exploit
- Acer Official Homepage product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Acer Backup Manager Module 3.0.0.99 - 'IScheduleSvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory