How severe is CVE-2022-45450?

CVE-2022-45450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45450?

CVE-2022-45450 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45450?

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-2022-45450 published?

CVE-2022-45450 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45450

CVE-2022-45450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2023-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure and manipulation due to improper authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 28610, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 30984.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45450?: Sensitive information disclosure and manipulation due to improper authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 28610, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 30984.
How severe is CVE-2022-45450?: CVE-2022-45450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45450?: CVE-2022-45450 primarily affects Acronis Agent. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45450?: 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-2022-45450 published?: CVE-2022-45450 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2410

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:15:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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