Is CVE-2024-48248 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-48248 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-48248 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-48248 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-48248?

CVE-2024-48248 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-48248

Published: March 19, 2025

EPSS:93.97%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

NAKIVO Backup and Replication contains an absolute path traversal vulnerability that enables an attacker to read arbitrary files.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

NAKIVO Backup and Replication Absolute Path Traversal Vulnerability

NAKIVO Backup and Replication contains an absolute path traversal vulnerability that enables an attacker to read arbitrary files.

Added to KEV: 2025-03-19Federal patch deadline: 2025-04-09

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in NAKIVO Backup and Replication allows an attacker to read arbitrary files due to an absolute path traversal flaw. The high EPSS score of 0.93973 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its exploit status and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates or patches for NAKIVO Backup and Replication to fix the absolute path traversal vulnerability. Ensure that backup systems are isolated and have restricted network access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-48248 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-48248 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.