CVE-2024-48248: backup \& — Actively Exploited

Description

NAKIVO Backup & Replication before 11.0.0.88174 allows absolute path traversal for reading files via getImageByPath to /c/router (this may lead to remote code execution across the enterprise because PhysicalDiscovery has cleartext credentials).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Mar 19, 2025 Remediation due: Apr 9, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nakivo	backup_\&_replication_director	< 11.0.0.88174

References

Exploits

https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248/?ref=labs.watchtowr.com

Other References

https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/Release-Notes/Content/Release-Notes.htm https://labs.watchtowr.com/the-best-security-is-when-we-all-agree-to-keep-everything-secret-except-the-secrets-nakivo-backup-replication-cve-2024-48248/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-48248

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48248? +

NAKIVO Backup & Replication before 11.0.0.88174 allows absolute path traversal for reading files via getImageByPath to /c/router (this may lead to remote code execution across the enterprise because PhysicalDiscovery has cleartext credentials). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-48248? +

CVE-2024-48248 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48248? +

CVE-2024-48248 affects products from nakivo, specifically: backup_\&_replication_director. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-48248? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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