How severe is CVE-2023-48679?

CVE-2023-48679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48679?

CVE-2023-48679 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48679?

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

Does CVE-2023-48679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52723.

When was CVE-2023-48679 published?

CVE-2023-48679 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48679

CVE-2023-48679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52723
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Protect
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to missing origin validation in postMessage. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 37391.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48679?: Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to missing origin validation in postMessage. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 37391.
How severe is CVE-2023-48679?: CVE-2023-48679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48679?: CVE-2023-48679 affects Acronis Cyber Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52723.
When was CVE-2023-48679 published?: CVE-2023-48679 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3469

Affected products (1)

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

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