CVE-2022-3405

Name: CVE-2022-3405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T11:15:11.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3405 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Code execution and sensitive information disclosure due to excessive privileges assigned to Acronis Agent. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows, Linux) before build 29486, Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 (Windows, Linux) before build 16545.. EPSS estimates a 5.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Code execution and sensitive information disclosure due to excessive privileges assigned to Acronis Agent. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows, Linux) before build 29486, Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 (Windows, Linux) before build 16545.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.33%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Cyber Backup	12.5
Acronis	Cyber Protect	15

References

https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2022-0008/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-4092Vendor Advisory
https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2022-0008/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-4092Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3405?

How severe is CVE-2022-3405?

CVE-2022-3405 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3405?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST