How severe is CVE-2023-4475?

CVE-2023-4475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4475?

CVE-2023-4475 affects Asustor Data Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4475?

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-2023-4475 published?

CVE-2023-4475 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4475

CVE-2023-4475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asustor Data Master 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Asustor Data Master
Published: 2023-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Arbitrary File Movement vulnerability was found in ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) allows an attacker to exploit the file renaming feature to move files to unintended directories. 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-2023-4475?: An Arbitrary File Movement vulnerability was found in ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) allows an attacker to exploit the file renaming feature to move files to unintended directories. 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-2023-4475?: CVE-2023-4475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4475?: CVE-2023-4475 affects Asustor Data Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4475?: 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-2023-4475 published?: CVE-2023-4475 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisory_detail?id=30

Affected products (1)

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

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