How severe is CVE-2023-45246?

CVE-2023-45246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-45246 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-2023-45246?

CVE-2023-45246 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45246?

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-2023-45246 published?

CVE-2023-45246 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45246

CVE-2023-45246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2023-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure and manipulation due to missing authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 36343, Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 39169.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45246?: Sensitive information disclosure and manipulation due to missing authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 36343, Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 39169.
How severe is CVE-2023-45246?: CVE-2023-45246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-45246 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-2023-45246?: CVE-2023-45246 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45246?: 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-2023-45246 published?: CVE-2023-45246 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5903

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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