CVE-2024-34014: Medium severity acronis backup plugin for cpanel & whm (linux) vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2024
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Updated

Arbitrary file overwrite during recovery due to improper symbolic link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM (Linux) before build 1.8.3.818, Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM (Linux) before build 1.9.1.892, Acronis Backup extension for Plesk (Linux) before build 1.8.6.599, Acronis Backup plugin for DirectAdmin (Linux) before build 1.2.2.181.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM<1.8.3.818
Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM<1.9.1.892
Acronis Backup extension for Plesk<1.8.6.599
Acronis Backup plugin for DirectAdmin<1.2.2.181

Event History

Nov 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34014?

CVE-2024-34014 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for arbitrary file overwrite.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34014?

To fix CVE-2024-34014, update Acronis Backup plugins and extensions to the latest builds: 818 for cPanel & WHM, 599 for Plesk, and 181 for DirectAdmin.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34014?

CVE-2024-34014 affects Acronis Backup plugin for cPanel & WHM, Acronis Backup extension for Plesk, and Acronis Backup plugin for DirectAdmin versions prior to specified builds.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-34014 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-34014 could allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-34014 if I can't update?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-34014, so immediate updates are recommended.

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