CVE-2023-39296
CVE-2023-39296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-1321.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43028
- Weakness: CWE-1321
- Affected product: Qnap Qts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A prototype pollution vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to override existing attributes with ones that have incompatible type, which may lead to a crash via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTS hero h5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39296?
- A prototype pollution vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to override existing attributes with ones that have incompatible type, which may lead to a crash via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTS hero h5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later
- How severe is CVE-2023-39296?
- CVE-2023-39296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-39296 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39296?
- CVE-2023-39296 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-2023-39296?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-39296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-39296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43028.
- When was CVE-2023-39296 published?
- CVE-2023-39296 was published on 2024-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (13)
- 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:5.1.0.2444:build_20230629:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.0.2466:build_20230721:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.1.2491:build_20230815:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.2.2533:build_20230926:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.0.2409:build_20230525:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.0.2424:build_20230609:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.0.2453:build_20230708:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.0.2466:build_20230721:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.1.2488:build_20230812:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.2.2534:build_20230927:*:*:*:*:*:*
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