Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a Windows local privilege escalation flaw in Acronis installer handling. A low-privileged local user could potentially gain elevated access during installation of vulnerable builds, putting endpoint control and sensitive data at risk.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where affected Acronis products exist, because successful exploitation could grant full local control. It is less urgent than a remotely exploited flaw absent evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-46869 is CWE-610 improper soft link handling during installation. It affects Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office before build 40278 and Acronis True Image OEM before build 42575 on Windows. CVSS 3.0 is 7.3 with local access, low privileges, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems with the named Acronis products below the fixed build thresholds. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public exploit evidence. Exploitation requires local access, low privileges, and user interaction, according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
The advisory data is concise and does not describe exploit mechanics beyond improper soft link handling during installation. Avoid assuming additional Acronis products, platforms, or exploitation status without more vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office to build 40278 or later.
- Update Acronis True Image OEM to build 42575 or later.
- Prioritize shared Windows systems and endpoints where local users can trigger installations.
- Check Acronis vendor advisory SEC-3835 for current remediation guidance.
- Limit local installation rights where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints for the two affected Acronis products.
- Compare installed build numbers against 40278 and 42575 thresholds.
- Confirm endpoint management reports successful update completion.
- Review recent local privilege changes around affected installation activity.
- Track any exceptions until vendor-fixed builds are deployed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.35.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.3HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- SEC-3835CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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