How severe is CVE-2024-55538?

CVE-2024-55538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-55538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55538?

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

Does CVE-2024-55538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52792.

When was CVE-2024-55538 published?

CVE-2024-55538 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55538

CVE-2024-55538 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52792
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2025-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure due to missing authentication. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (macOS) before build 41725, Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 41736, Acronis True Image OEM (macOS) before build 42571, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55538?: Sensitive information disclosure due to missing authentication. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (macOS) before build 41725, Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 41736, Acronis True Image OEM (macOS) before build 42571, Acronis True Image OEM (Windows) before build 42575.
How severe is CVE-2024-55538?: CVE-2024-55538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52792.
When was CVE-2024-55538 published?: CVE-2024-55538 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2209

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