CVE-2023-45249: Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) Insecure Default Password Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 24 2024(Updated: )
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) allows an unauthenticated user to execute commands remotely due to the use of default passwords.
Credit: security@acronis.com security@acronis.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Acronis Cyber Infrastructure |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acronis-warns-of-cyber-infrastructure-default-password-abused-in-attacks/
- https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452
- https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-product-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/
- https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-6452;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45249
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/14/security_in_brief/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45249?
CVE-2023-45249 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution by unauthenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45249?
To mitigate CVE-2023-45249, it is essential to change all default passwords on affected Acronis Cyber Infrastructure systems.
Which versions of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure are affected by CVE-2023-45249?
CVE-2023-45249 affects Acronis Cyber Infrastructure versions prior to build 5.0.1-61 and all versions up to 5.4.4-132.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-45249 enable?
CVE-2023-45249 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely due to the use of default passwords.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-45249?
Yes, Acronis has released a patch for CVE-2023-45249, which users should apply immediately to secure their systems.
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