QNAP QTS/QuTS Hero Path Traversal before 5.1.6.2722/5.1.6.2734
CVE-2023-51366 Published on September 6, 2024
QTS, QuTS hero
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
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-51366 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity and 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-2023-51366 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-51366
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Affected Versions
QNAP Systems Inc. QTS:- Version 5.1.x and below 5.1.6.2722 build 20240402 is affected.
- Version h5.1.x and below h5.1.6.2734 build 20240414 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.