How severe is CVE-2023-39298?

CVE-2023-39298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-39298 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-2023-39298?

CVE-2023-39298 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39298?

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-2023-39298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43030.

When was CVE-2023-39298 published?

CVE-2023-39298 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39298

CVE-2023-39298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43030
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2024-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated users to access data or perform actions that they should not be allowed to perform via unspecified vectors. QuTScloud, is not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.0.2737 build 20240417 and later QuTS hero h5.2.0.2782 build 20240601 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39298?: A missing authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated users to access data or perform actions that they should not be allowed to perform via unspecified vectors. QuTScloud, is not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.0.2737 build 20240417 and later QuTS hero h5.2.0.2782 build 20240601 and later
How severe is CVE-2023-39298?: CVE-2023-39298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-39298 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-2023-39298?: CVE-2023-39298 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39298?: 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-2023-39298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43030.
When was CVE-2023-39298 published?: CVE-2023-39298 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-28

Affected products (32)

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:qts:5.1.3.2578:build_20231110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.4.2596:build_20231128:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.5.2645:build_20240116:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.5.2679:build_20240219:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.6.2722:build_20240402:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.7.2770:build_20240520:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.1.8.2823:build_20240712:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2737:build_20240417:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2744:build_20240424:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.3.2578:build_20231110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.4.2596:build_20231128:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.5.2647:build_20240118:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.5.2680:build_20240220:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.6.2734:build_20240414:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.7.2770:build_20240520:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.7.2788:build_20240607:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.7.2794:build_20240613:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.1.8.2823:build_20240712:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2737:build_20240417:*:*:*:*:*:*

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