CVE-2023-51366: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Sep 6, 2024

Updated

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users 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 5.1.6.2722 build 20240402 and later QuTS hero h5.1.6.2734 build 20240414 and later

Affected Software

21 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-build_20240116

QNAP QTS=5.1.5.2679-build_20240219

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-build_20240118

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.5.2680-build_20240220

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.6.2722 build 20240402 and later QuTS hero h5.1.6.2734 build 20240414 and later

Event History

Sep 6, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:26 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:26 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51366?

CVE-2023-51366 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51366?

To fix CVE-2023-51366, you should update your QNAP operating system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2023-51366 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-51366 could allow unauthorized users to read files outside of intended directories, leading to data exposure.

Which QNAP operating system versions are affected by CVE-2023-51366?

CVE-2023-51366 affects multiple versions of QNAP's QTS and QuTS hero OS, including 5.1.0.2348 to 5.1.5.2680.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-51366?

Currently, updating the software is the recommended action to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2023-51366, as no specific workaround is available.