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CVE-2023-47803: A vulnerability regarding improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') is fo

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CVE-2023-47803 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting bc500 firmware, tc500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability regarding improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') is found in the Language Settings functionality. This allows remote attackers to read specific files containing non-sensitive information via unspecified vectors. The following models with Synology Camera Firmware versions before 1.0.7-0298 may be affected: BC500 and TC500.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2024-06-28
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Synology Inc. · Vendor: synology

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

synology bc500 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.7-0298
Fixed in: 1.0.7-0298
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
synology tc500 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.7-0298
Fixed in: 1.0.7-0298
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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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-2023-47803?

bc500 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.7-0298; tc500 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.7-0298. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47803 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47803 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-2023-47803 affect?

CVE-2023-47803 affects bc500 firmware, tc500 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability regarding improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') is found in the Language Settings functionality. This allows remote attackers to read specific files containing non-sensitive informati

How urgent is CVE-2023-47803?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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