How severe is CVE-2023-3699?

CVE-2023-3699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-3699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3699?

CVE-2023-3699 affects Asustor Data Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3699?

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-2023-3699 published?

CVE-2023-3699 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3699

CVE-2023-3699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asustor Data Master with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Asustor Data Master
Published: 2023-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability was found in ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) allows an unprivileged local users to modify the storage devices configuration. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.RIS1, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.2.RI61 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3699?: An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability was found in ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) allows an unprivileged local users to modify the storage devices configuration. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.RIS1, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.2.RI61 and below.
How severe is CVE-2023-3699?: CVE-2023-3699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-3699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3699?: CVE-2023-3699 affects Asustor Data Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3699?: 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-2023-3699 published?: CVE-2023-3699 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisory_detail?id=29

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asustor:data_master:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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