How severe is CVE-2023-23372?

CVE-2023-23372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23372?

CVE-2023-23372 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23372 published?

CVE-2023-23372 was published on 2023-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23372

CVE-2023-23372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2023-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to inject malicious code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QTS 4.5.4.2467 build 20230718 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTS hero h5.0.1.2515 build 20230907 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.2476 build 20230728 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23372?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to inject malicious code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QTS 4.5.4.2467 build 20230718 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTS hero h5.0.1.2515 build 20230907 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.2476 build 20230728 and later
How severe is CVE-2023-23372?: CVE-2023-23372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23372?: CVE-2023-23372 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23372 published?: CVE-2023-23372 was published on 2023-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-40

Affected products (47)

cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.0.2348:build_20230325:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.0.2399:build_20230515:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.0.2418:build_20230603:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2034:build_20220515:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2079:build_20220629:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2131:build_20220820:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2137:build_20220826:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2145:build_20220903:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2173:build_20221001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2194:build_20221022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2234:build_20221201:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2248:build_20221215:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2277:build_20230112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2346:build_20230322:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.0.1.2376:build_20230421:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1715:build_20210630:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1723:build_20210708:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1741:build_20210726:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1787:build_20210910:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1800:build_20210923:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1892:build_20211223:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.1931:build_20220128:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.2012:build_20220419:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.2117:build_20220802:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.2280:build_20230112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.5.4.2374:build_20230416:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.0.2409:build_20230525:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2045:build_20220526:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2192:build_20221020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2248:build_20221215:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2269:build_20230104:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2277:build_20230112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2348:build_20230324:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.0.1.2376:build_20230421:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1771:build_20210825:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1800:build_20210923:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1813:build_20211006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1848:build_20211109:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1892:build_20211223:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h4.5.4.1951:build_20220218:*:*:*:*:*:*

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