How severe is CVE-2023-2749?

CVE-2023-2749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2749?

CVE-2023-2749 affects Asustor Download Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2749?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2749 published?

CVE-2023-2749 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2749

CVE-2023-2749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asustor Download Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Asustor Download Center
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Download Center fails to properly validate the file path submitted by a user, An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or directories without appropriate permission restrictions. Download Center on ADM 4.0 and above will be affected. Affected products and versions include: Download Center 1.1.5.r1280 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2749?: Download Center fails to properly validate the file path submitted by a user, An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or directories without appropriate permission restrictions. Download Center on ADM 4.0 and above will be affected. Affected products and versions include: Download Center 1.1.5.r1280 and below.
How severe is CVE-2023-2749?: CVE-2023-2749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2749?: CVE-2023-2749 affects Asustor Download Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2749 published?: CVE-2023-2749 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisory_detail?id=24

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:asustor:download_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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