CVE-2023-34972

Name: CVE-2023-34972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-24T17:15:08.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the vulnerability possibly allows local network clients to read the contents of unexpected sensitive data via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later . EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the vulnerability possibly allows local network clients to read the contents of unexpected sensitive data via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qnap	Qts	>= 5.0.1, < 5.0.1.2425
Qnap	Qts	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.0.2444
Qnap	Quts Hero	>= h5.1.0, < h5.1.0.2424

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-58Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-58Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34972?

How severe is CVE-2023-34972?

CVE-2023-34972 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34972?

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