NAKIVO Backup and Replication Absolute Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2024-48248)

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

Published Mar 4, 2025 · Updated May 29, 2026

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Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-04-09 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-36) (CWE-36) vulnerability in NAKIVO Backup and Replication. 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). Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running backup \& replication director: v < 11.0.0.88174

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248/?ref=labs.watchtowr.com

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

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