How severe is CVE-2022-3405?

CVE-2022-3405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3405?

CVE-2022-3405 primarily affects Acronis Cyber Backup. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3405?

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-2022-3405 published?

CVE-2022-3405 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3405

CVE-2022-3405 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Backup
Published: 2023-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Code execution and sensitive information disclosure due to excessive privileges assigned to Acronis Agent. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows, Linux) before build 29486, Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 (Windows, Linux) before build 16545.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3405?: Code execution and sensitive information disclosure due to excessive privileges assigned to Acronis Agent. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows, Linux) before build 29486, Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 (Windows, Linux) before build 16545.
How severe is CVE-2022-3405?: CVE-2022-3405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3405?: CVE-2022-3405 primarily affects Acronis Cyber Backup. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3405?: 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-2022-3405 published?: CVE-2022-3405 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:10130:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:10330:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:11010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:13160:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:13400:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:14280:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:14330:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:16180:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:16318:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:16327:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:7641:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:7970:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:8850:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_backup:12.5:9010:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:15:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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