CVE-2025-48959
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2025-48959 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation due to insecure file permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 40077.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Local privilege escalation due to insecure file permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 40077.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-48959?
Local privilege escalation due to insecure file permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 40077.
How severe is CVE-2025-48959?
CVE-2025-48959 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48959?
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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