How severe is CVE-2022-30697?

CVE-2022-30697 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-2022-30697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30697?

CVE-2022-30697 primarily affects Acronis Snap Deploy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30697?

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-2022-30697 published?

CVE-2022-30697 was published on 2022-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30697

CVE-2022-30697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Snap Deploy 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Acronis Snap Deploy
Published: 2022-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30697?: Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640
How severe is CVE-2022-30697?: CVE-2022-30697 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-2022-30697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30697?: CVE-2022-30697 primarily affects Acronis Snap Deploy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30697?: 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-2022-30697 published?: CVE-2022-30697 was published on 2022-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3082

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:snap_deploy:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:snap_deploy:6:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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