How severe is CVE-2023-5042?

CVE-2023-5042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5042?

CVE-2023-5042 affects Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5042?

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-2023-5042 published?

CVE-2023-5042 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5042

CVE-2023-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40713, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5042?: Sensitive information disclosure due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40713, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.
How severe is CVE-2023-5042?: CVE-2023-5042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5042?: CVE-2023-5042 affects Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5042?: 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-2023-5042 published?: CVE-2023-5042 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5330

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_protect_home_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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