How severe is CVE-2023-47221?

CVE-2023-47221 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-2023-47221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47221?

CVE-2023-47221 affects Qnap Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47221?

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

Does CVE-2023-47221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51353.

When was CVE-2023-47221 published?

CVE-2023-47221 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47221

CVE-2023-47221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Photo Station 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51353
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Qnap Photo Station
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Photo Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Photo Station 6.4.2 ( 2023/12/15 ) and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47221?: A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Photo Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Photo Station 6.4.2 ( 2023/12/15 ) and later
How severe is CVE-2023-47221?: CVE-2023-47221 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-2023-47221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47221?: CVE-2023-47221 affects Qnap Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51353.
When was CVE-2023-47221 published?: CVE-2023-47221 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-13

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:photo_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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