How severe is CVE-2023-45248?

CVE-2023-45248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45248?

CVE-2023-45248 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45248?

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-2023-45248 published?

CVE-2023-45248 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45248

CVE-2023-45248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Acronis Agent
Published: 2023-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 36497, Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Windows) before build 37391.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45248?: Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 36497, Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Windows) before build 37391.
How severe is CVE-2023-45248?: CVE-2023-45248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45248?: CVE-2023-45248 affects Acronis Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45248?: 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-2023-45248 published?: CVE-2023-45248 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6052

Affected products (1)

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

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