CVE-2023-45249

Name: CVE-2023-45249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T14:15:04.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 53.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45249 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 53.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

53.53%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 19, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1393

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Cyber Infrastructure	< 5.0.1-61
Acronis	Cyber Infrastructure	>= 5.1.1, < 5.1.1-71
Acronis	Cyber Infrastructure	>= 5.2.1, < 5.2.1-69
Acronis	Cyber Infrastructure	>= 5.3.1, < 5.3.1-53
Acronis	Cyber Infrastructure	>= 5.4.4, < 5.4.4-132

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/Press/Media Coverage
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/Press/Media Coverage
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-45249Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45249?

How severe is CVE-2023-45249?

CVE-2023-45249 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 53.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45249?

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