How severe is CVE-2023-48678?

CVE-2023-48678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48678?

CVE-2023-48678 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48678?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-48678 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48678 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52722.

When was CVE-2023-48678 published?

CVE-2023-48678 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48678

CVE-2023-48678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52722
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Protect
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 37391.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48678?: Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 37391.
How severe is CVE-2023-48678?: CVE-2023-48678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48678?: CVE-2023-48678 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48678 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48678 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52722.
When was CVE-2023-48678 published?: CVE-2023-48678 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2319

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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