CVE-2024-48248

Name: CVE-2024-48248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-04T08:15:33.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 93.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. NAKIVO Backup & Replication before 11.0.0.88174 allows absolute path traversal for reading files via getImageByPath to /c/router (this may lead to remote code execution across the enterprise because PhysicalDiscovery has cleartext credentials).. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 93.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NAKIVO Backup & Replication before 11.0.0.88174 allows absolute path traversal for reading files via getImageByPath to /c/router (this may lead to remote code execution across the enterprise because PhysicalDiscovery has cleartext credentials).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

93.99%

99.8th 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 Apr 9, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-36

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nakivo	Backup \& Replication Director	< 11.0.0.88174

References

https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/Release-Notes/Content/Release-Notes.htmProduct
https://labs.watchtowr.com/the-best-security-is-when-we-all-agree-to-keep-everything-secret-except-the-secrets-nakivo-backup-replication-cve-2024-48248/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248/?ref=labs.watchtowr.comExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-48248US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48248?

How severe is CVE-2024-48248?

CVE-2024-48248 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48248?

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