How severe is CVE-2022-24113?

CVE-2022-24113 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-2022-24113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24113?

CVE-2022-24113 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24113?

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-2022-24113 published?

CVE-2022-24113 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24113

CVE-2022-24113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035, Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 27147, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 39612, Acronis True Image 2021 (Windows) before build 39287

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24113?: Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035, Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 27147, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 39612, Acronis True Image 2021 (Windows) before build 39287
How severe is CVE-2022-24113?: CVE-2022-24113 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-2022-24113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24113?: CVE-2022-24113 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24113?: 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-2022-24113 published?: CVE-2022-24113 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2881

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:15:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:15:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect_home_office:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:update_1:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:update_2:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:update_3:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:update_4:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:2021:update_5:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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