Is CVE-2023-45025 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45025 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45025 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45025 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45025?

CVE-2023-45025 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45025

CWE-77Published: February 2, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users 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

QTS 4.5.4.2627 build 20231225 and later

QuTS hero h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128 and later

QuTS hero h4.5.4.2626 build 20231225 and later

QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

QNAP operating systems are affected by an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote code execution. This critical flaw is assigned a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update QTS, QuTS hero, or QuTScloud to the versions specified in the vendor advisory to remediate the flaw.

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-2023-45025 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.