How severe is CVE-2023-32967?

CVE-2023-32967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32967?

CVE-2023-32967 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32967?

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

Does CVE-2023-32967 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32967 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37188.

When was CVE-2023-32967 published?

CVE-2023-32967 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32967

CVE-2023-32967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-37188
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a network. QTS 5.x, QuTS hero are not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later QTS 4.5.4.2627 build 20231225 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32967?: An incorrect authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a network. QTS 5.x, QuTS hero are not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later QTS 4.5.4.2627 build 20231225 and later
How severe is CVE-2023-32967?: CVE-2023-32967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32967?: CVE-2023-32967 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32967 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32967 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37188.
When was CVE-2023-32967 published?: CVE-2023-32967 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-01

Affected products (13)

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:qts:4.5.4.2627:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qutscloud:c5.1.0.2498:build_20230822:*:*:*:*:*:*

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