How severe is CVE-2022-46868?

CVE-2022-46868 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-2022-46868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46868?

CVE-2022-46868 affects Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46868?

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-2022-46868 published?

CVE-2022-46868 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46868

CVE-2022-46868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
Published: 2023-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation during recovery due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46868?: Local privilege escalation during recovery due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173.
How severe is CVE-2022-46868?: CVE-2022-46868 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-2022-46868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46868?: CVE-2022-46868 affects Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46868?: 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-2022-46868 published?: CVE-2022-46868 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2499

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect_home_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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