QNAP QTS/QuTS Path Traversal CVE-2023-32974 v5.1.0.2444+
CVE-2023-32974 Published on October 13, 2023
QTS, QuTS hero, QuTScloud
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 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later
QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later
QuTScloud c5.1.0.2498 and later
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-32974 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2023-32974 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-32974
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Affected Versions
QNAP Systems Inc. QTS:- Version 5.1.x and below 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 is affected.
- Version h5.1.x and below h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 is affected.
- Version c5.x and below c5.1.0.2498 is affected.
- Version 5.1.0 and below 5.1.0.244 is affected.
- Version c5.0.0.1919 and below c5.1.0.2498 is affected.
- Version h5.1.0 and below h5.1.0.2424 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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