CVE-2023-45026: QTS, QuTS hero, QuTScloud

Published Feb 2, 2024

Updated

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later QuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Affected Software

20 affected components

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2348-build_20230325

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2399-build_20230515

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2418-build_20230603

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2444-build_20230629

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QTS=5.1.1.2491-build_20230815

QNAP QTS=5.1.2.2533-build_20230926

QNAP QTS=5.1.3.2578-build_20231110

QNAP QTS=5.1.4.2596-build_20231128

QNAP QTS=5.1.5.2645

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2409-build_20230525

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2424-build_20230609

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2453-build_20230708

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.1.2488-build_20230812

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.2.2534-build_20230927

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.3.2578-build_20231110

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.4.2596-build_20231128

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.5.2647

QNAP QuTScloud=c5.1.0.2498-build_20230822

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later QuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Event History

Feb 2, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:05 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45026?

CVE-2023-45026 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45026?

To fix CVE-2023-45026, update your QNAP operating system to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which QNAP versions are affected by CVE-2023-45026?

CVE-2023-45026 affects multiple versions of QNAP QTS and QuTS, specifically those versions listed in the advisory.

What does CVE-2023-45026 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2023-45026 allows authenticated administrators to read unexpected files, potentially exposing sensitive data over the network.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45026?

There is currently no known workaround for CVE-2023-45026, so the recommended action is to update to a fixed version.