How severe is CVE-2022-0483?

CVE-2022-0483 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-2022-0483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0483?

CVE-2022-0483 affects Acronis Vss Doctor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0483?

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-2022-0483 published?

CVE-2022-0483 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0483

CVE-2022-0483 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Vss Doctor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Acronis Vss Doctor
Published: 2022-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis VSS Doctor (Windows) before build 53

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0483?: Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis VSS Doctor (Windows) before build 53
How severe is CVE-2022-0483?: CVE-2022-0483 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-2022-0483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0483?: CVE-2022-0483 affects Acronis Vss Doctor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0483?: 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-2022-0483 published?: CVE-2022-0483 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3354

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:vss_doctor:-:build_53:*:*:*:*:*:*

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