CVE-2023-32974: qnap systems inc. qts Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-32974 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in qnap systems inc. qts. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-10-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product 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 product 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.