CVE-2020-25593
CVE-2020-25593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acronis True Image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Acronis True Image
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Acronis True Image through 2021 on macOS allows local privilege escalation from admin to root due to insecure folder permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25593?
- Acronis True Image through 2021 on macOS allows local privilege escalation from admin to root due to insecure folder permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25593?
- CVE-2020-25593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25593 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25593?
- CVE-2020-25593 affects Acronis True Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25593?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-25593 published?
- CVE-2020-25593 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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