CVE-2024-49389
CVE-2024-49389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43416
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Acronis Cyber Files
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Files (Windows) before build 9.0.0x24.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-49389?
- Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Files (Windows) before build 9.0.0x24.
- How severe is CVE-2024-49389?
- CVE-2024-49389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high.
- Is CVE-2024-49389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-49389?
- CVE-2024-49389 affects Acronis Cyber Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-49389?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-49389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-49389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43416.
- When was CVE-2024-49389 published?
- CVE-2024-49389 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acronis:cyber_files:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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