CVE-2020-15496

Name: CVE-2020-15496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-15T14:15:12.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	True Image	< 2021
Acronis	True Image	2021

References

https://kb.acronis.com/content/68396Vendor Advisory
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/updates/index.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.acronis.com/content/68396Vendor Advisory
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/updates/index.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15496?

Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.

How severe is CVE-2020-15496?

CVE-2020-15496 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15496?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15496?

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Source: NVD / NIST