CVE-2023-45249

Known Exploited

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.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 59.65% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory acronis.com
Affected: Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
Affected: Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
Affected: Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
Affected: Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
Affected: Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
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References

Link Tags
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452 vendor advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/ press/media coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45249?
CVE-2023-45249 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45249?
To fix CVE-2023-45249, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-45249 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-45249 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~60% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45249?
CVE-2023-45249 affects Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, Acronis Acronis Cyber Infrastructure.
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