CVE-2023-23371
CVE-2023-23371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Qnap Qvpn
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- Last modified:
Description
A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability has been reported to affect QVPN Device Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to read sensitive data via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QVPN Windows 2.2.0.0823 and later
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23371?
- A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability has been reported to affect QVPN Device Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to read sensitive data via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QVPN Windows 2.2.0.0823 and later
- How severe is CVE-2023-23371?
- CVE-2023-23371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-23371 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23371?
- CVE-2023-23371 affects Qnap Qvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23371?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23371 published?
- CVE-2023-23371 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qnap:qvpn:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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