CVE-2023-47220: An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming add-on

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MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-47220 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting media streaming add-on. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming add-on. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute commands via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Media Streaming add-on 500.1.1.5 ( 2024/01/22 ) and later

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): QNAP Systems, Inc. · Vendor: qnap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-03 03:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qnap media streaming add-on UPGRADE

Affected: >= 500.1.1.0 and < 500.1.1.5

Fixed in: 500.1.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 500.1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-streaming-add-on || rpm -q media-streaming-add-on || media-streaming-add-on --version

2. UPGRADE to 500.1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-streaming-add-on

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-streaming-add-on

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 500.1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-streaming-add-on sudo apt install media-streaming-add-on=<VERSION_BEFORE_500.1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold media-streaming-add-on

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list media-streaming-add-on sudo dnf downgrade media-streaming-add-on-<VERSION_BEFORE_500.1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add media-streaming-add-on

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-47220?

media streaming add-on: upgrade to 500.1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47220 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47220 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-47220 affect?

CVE-2023-47220 affects media streaming add-on. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming add-on. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute commands via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability i

How urgent is CVE-2023-47220?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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