What is CVE-2020-15496?

CVE-2020-15496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis True_image, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-15.

How severe is CVE-2020-15496?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Acronis True_image

CVE-2020-15496

Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Acronis True_image — versions 2021
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15496?: CVE-2020-15496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acronis True_image, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-15.
How severe is CVE-2020-15496?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.