CVE-2020-25736
CVE-2020-25736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis True Image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Acronis True Image
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2021 update 1 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25736?
- Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2021 update 1 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25736?
- CVE-2020-25736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25736 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25736?
- CVE-2020-25736 primarily affects Acronis True Image. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25736?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-25736 published?
- CVE-2020-25736 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170246/Acronis-TrueImage-XPC-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://kb.acronis.com/content/68061
- https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2019:1:*:*:*:macos:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2019:2:*:*:*:macos:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2019:3:*:*:*:macos:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2020:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:1:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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