CVE-2023-45249

Description

Remote command execution due to use of default passwords. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.0.1-61, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.1.1-71, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.2.1-69, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.3.1-53, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.4.4-132.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jul 29, 2024 Remediation due: Aug 19, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1393 CWE-1393

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
acronis	cyber_infrastructure	< 5.0.1-61
acronis	cyber_infrastructure	5.1.1 — 5.1.1-71
acronis	cyber_infrastructure	5.2.1 — 5.2.1-69
acronis	cyber_infrastructure	5.3.1 — 5.3.1-53
acronis	cyber_infrastructure	5.4.4 — 5.4.4-132

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452 https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452

Other References

https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/ https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-45249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45249? +

Remote command execution due to use of default passwords. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.0.1-61, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.1.1-71, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.2.1-69, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.3.1-53, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) before build 5.4.4-132. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2023-45249? +

CVE-2023-45249 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45249? +

CVE-2023-45249 affects products from acronis, specifically: cyber_infrastructure. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45249? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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