CVE-2023-32974

Name: CVE-2023-32974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-13T20:15:10.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32974 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTScloud c5.1.0.2498 and later . EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTScloud c5.1.0.2498 and later

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qnap	Qts	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.0.2444
Qnap	Quts Hero	>= h5.1.0, < h5.1.0.2424
Qnap	Qutscloud	>= c5.0.0.1919, < c5.1.0.2498

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-42Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-42Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32974?

How severe is CVE-2023-32974?

CVE-2023-32974 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32974?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST