CVE-2023-5042

Name: CVE-2023-5042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-20T12:15:12.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40713, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40713, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acronis	Cyber Protect Home Office	< 40713

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5330Vendor Advisory
https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5330Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5042?

How severe is CVE-2023-5042?

CVE-2023-5042 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5042?

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-2023-5042?

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Source: NVD / NIST