CVE-2023-41287 Video Station

Medium 4.3 Published 5 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the network to execute arbitrary commands or access data in QNAP Video Station.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-41287?

CVE-2023-41287 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. Video Station, published on 5 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A SQL injection vulnerability has been reported to affect Video Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to inject malicious code via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Video Station 5.7.2 ( 2023/11/23 ) and later

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41287?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Video Station.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41287?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41287 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-41287 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41287 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chg5-w539-53mr.