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CVE-2023-45249

Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) Insecure Default Password

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 53.3%
  1. Published24 Jul 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV29 Jul 2024
  3. Remediation due19 Aug 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) allows an unauthenticated user to execute commands remotely due to the use of default passwords.

Added to KEV: 29 Jul 2024Federal remediation due: 19 Aug 2024

Description

Remote command execution due to use of default passwords. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.0.1-61, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.1.1-71, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.2.1-69, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.3.1-53, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.4.4-132.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Acronis Cyber Infrastructure≥ 5.1.1 < 5.1.1-71 · ≥ 5.2.1 < 5.2.1-69 · ≥ 5.3.1 < 5.3.1-53 · ≥ 5.4.4 < 5.4.4-132

Remediation

Fixed in
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure≥ 5.1.1-71

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-45249 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-45249 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 29 Jul 2024.

How severe is CVE-2023-45249?

CVE-2023-45249 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 53.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-45249?

Affected products include Acronis Cyber Infrastructure.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45249?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.1.1-71 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.