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CVE-2023-39298

7.8 · HIGH

A missing authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions.

Published Sep 6, 2024CWE-862EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2023-39298 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A missing authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated users to access data or perform actions that they should not be allowed to perform via unspecified vectors.

QuTScloud, is not affected.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions:

QTS 5.2.0.2737 build 20240417 and later

QuTS hero h5.2.0.2782 build 20240601 and later

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39298?

CVE-2023-39298 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-39298?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-39298?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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