CVE-2023-44157

Name: CVE-2023-44157
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-27T15:19:37.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.

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%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Cyber Protect	< 15
Acronis	Cyber Protect	15

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3956Vendor Advisory
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3956Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44157?

Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.

How severe is CVE-2023-44157?

CVE-2023-44157 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-2023-44157?

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-2023-44157?

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Source: NVD / NIST