How severe is CVE-2023-45038?

CVE-2023-45038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45038?

CVE-2023-45038 affects Qnap Music Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45038?

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

Does CVE-2023-45038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49359.

When was CVE-2023-45038 published?

CVE-2023-45038 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45038

CVE-2023-45038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Music Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49359
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Qnap Music Station
Published: 2024-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect Music Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to compromise the security of the system via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Music Station 5.4.0 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45038?: An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect Music Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to compromise the security of the system via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Music Station 5.4.0 and later
How severe is CVE-2023-45038?: CVE-2023-45038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45038?: CVE-2023-45038 affects Qnap Music Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-45038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49359.
When was CVE-2023-45038 published?: CVE-2023-45038 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-25

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:music_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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