Is CVE-2023-23364 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23364 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23364 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23364 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23364?

CVE-2023-23364 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23364

CWE-120Published: September 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the vulnerability possibly allows remote users to execute code via unspecified vectors.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions:

Multimedia Console 2.1.1 ( 2023/03/29 ) and later

Multimedia Console 1.4.7 ( 2023/03/20 ) and later

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

QNAP Multimedia Console contains a buffer copy vulnerability that lacks proper size checking, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high severity of this remote execution flaw.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to Multimedia Console version 2.1.1 or 1.4.7 and later to address the issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23364 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.