PatchTheCVECVE-2024-48248: NAKIVO Backup and Replication Absolute Path Traversal Vulnerability
CVE-2024-48248 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting backup \& replication director, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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).
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Public exploit reference
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 94.4% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | Yes, fix due 2025-04-09 |
| Weakness | CWE-36 |
| Published | 2025-03-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-24 |
Last updated 2026-09-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248 (4 stars)
- Write-up: github.com/watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248/?ref=labs.watchtowr
- Write-up: labs.watchtowr.com/the-best-security-is-when-we-all-agree-to-keep-everything-secret-except
- Nuclei scan template: NAKIVO Backup and Replication Solution - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-48248?
backup \& replication director: upgrade to 11.0.0.88174. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-48248 being exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-48248 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.
What does CVE-2024-48248 affect?
CVE-2024-48248 affects backup \& replication director. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). 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 credentia
How urgent is CVE-2024-48248?
Priority 93/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action