CVE-2023-41281

Name: CVE-2023-41281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-02T16:15:49.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute commands via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.4.2596 build 20231128 and later QuTS hero h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later . EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute commands via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.4.2596 build 20231128 and later QuTS hero h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Qnap	Qts	5.1.0.2348	Build 20230325
Qnap	Qts	5.1.0.2399	Build 20230515
Qnap	Qts	5.1.0.2418	Build 20230603
Qnap	Qts	5.1.0.2444	Build 20230629
Qnap	Qts	5.1.0.2466	Build 20230721
Qnap	Qts	5.1.1.2491	Build 20230815
Qnap	Qts	5.1.2.2533	Build 20230926
Qnap	Qts	5.1.3.2578	Build 20231110
Qnap	Qts	5.1.4.2596	—
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.0.2409	Build 20230525
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.0.2424	Build 20230609
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.0.2453	Build 20230708
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.0.2466	Build 20230721
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.1.2488	Build 20230812
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.2.2534	Build 20230927
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.3.2578	Build 20231110
Qnap	Quts Hero	h5.1.4.2596	—
Qnap	Qutscloud	c5.1.0.2498	Build 20230822

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-53Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-53Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41281?

How severe is CVE-2023-41281?

CVE-2023-41281 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41281?

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