How severe is CVE-2023-41278?

CVE-2023-41278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-41278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41278?

CVE-2023-41278 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41278?

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

Does CVE-2023-41278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45794.

When was CVE-2023-41278 published?

CVE-2023-41278 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41278

CVE-2023-41278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45794
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.2.2533 build 20230926 and later QuTS hero h5.1.2.2534 build 20230927 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41278?: A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.2.2533 build 20230926 and later QuTS hero h5.1.2.2534 build 20230927 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later
How severe is CVE-2023-41278?: CVE-2023-41278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-41278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41278?: CVE-2023-41278 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-41278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45794.
When was CVE-2023-41278 published?: CVE-2023-41278 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-38

Affected products (14)

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

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