CVE-2025-48963

Name: CVE-2025-48963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-28T10:15:32.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 40296.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 40296.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-610

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-8568

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48963?

Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 40296.

How severe is CVE-2025-48963?

Severity scoring for CVE-2025-48963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48963?

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-2025-48963?

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Source: NVD / NIST