How severe is CVE-2023-44209?

CVE-2023-44209 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-2023-44209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44209?

CVE-2023-44209 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44209?

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-2023-44209 published?

CVE-2023-44209 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44209

CVE-2023-44209 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 29051, Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 41186.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44209?: Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 29051, Acronis Cyber Protect 17 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 41186.
How severe is CVE-2023-44209?: CVE-2023-44209 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-2023-44209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44209?: CVE-2023-44209 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44209?: 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-2023-44209 published?: CVE-2023-44209 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2119

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:c22.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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