CVE-2023-45249
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitRemote command execution due to use of default passwords.
Published Jul 24, 2024 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-45249 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Cyber Infrastructure (Acronis).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 24, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cyber Infrastructure 5.0.1-61, Cyber Infrastructure 5.1.1-71, Cyber Infrastructure 5.2.1-69.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 29, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 29, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 29, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber InfrastructureAcronis | >= unspecified | 5.0.1-61 |
Patched Releases
Cyber Infrastructure
5.0.1-61, 5.1.1-71, 5.2.1-69, 5.3.1-53, 5.4.4-132
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 24, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 24, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 29, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 29, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 29, 2024
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-1393 Use of Default Password
References
- advisorySEC-6452
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-45249
- exploitMSF acronis_cyber_infra_cve_2023_45249.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Remote command execution due to use of default passwords.
Affected: Cyber Infrastructure (Acronis) versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 24, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jul 29, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 19, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cyber Infrastructure 5.0.1-61, Cyber Infrastructure 5.1.1-71, Cyber Infrastructure 5.2.1-69.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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