CVE-2023-23368: OS Command Injection Vulnerability Found in QNAP Operating Systems

A recent vulnerability (CVE-2023-23368) has been discovered, which could allow users to execute commands remotely via a network on affected QNAP operating system versions. The company has released patches for several versions of its operating systems to fix the issue.

Details

CVE-2023-23368 has been identified as an OS command injection vulnerability present in QNAP operating systems. This vulnerability is exploitable through a network connection and can allow an attacker to execute commands on the targeted system.

Here's an example code snippet showcasing the vulnerability

import requests

url = "http://target_ip_address:target_port/vulnerable_endpoint";
payload = ";<injected_command>"
headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'
}

response = requests.request("POST", url, headers=headers, data=payload)

print(response.text)

In this example, an injected command is appended to a payload and sent to the vulnerable endpoint on the targeted system. A successful attack could lead to gaining unauthorized access or control.

Fixed Versions

QNAP has released patches for its affected operating systems to address the vulnerability. The patched versions are as follows:

Here are some references and original sources related to this vulnerability

1. QNAP Security Advisory
2. CVE-2023-23368 Entry on the National Vulnerability Database

Recommendations

It is highly recommended that users of affected QNAP operating system versions update their systems to the latest patched version, as mentioned above. Additionally, it's essential to follow general security best practices such as strong password policies, network segmentation, and least privilege principles to minimize the risk of being affected by similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Timeline

Published on: 11/03/2023 17:15:08 UTC
Last modified on: 11/15/2023 16:28:56 UTC