CVE-2023-51071: An access control issue in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Patch 0 allows unauthenticated

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MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-51071 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting archive storage manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An access control issue in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Patch 0 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily disable the SMB service on a victim's Qstar instance by executing a specific command in a link.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: qstar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-13 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qstar archive storage manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3-0 build7_patch0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3-0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy archive-storage-manager || rpm -q archive-storage-manager || archive-storage-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archive-storage-manager sudo apt install archive-storage-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3-0> sudo apt-mark hold archive-storage-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list archive-storage-manager sudo dnf downgrade archive-storage-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3-0> sudo dnf versionlock add archive-storage-manager

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.

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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-2023-51071?

archive storage manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-51071 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51071 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-2023-51071 affect?

CVE-2023-51071 affects archive storage manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An access control issue in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Patch 0 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily disable the SMB service on a victim's Qstar instance by executing a specific command in a link.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51071?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-51070 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE An access control issue in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Patch 0 allows unauthenticated
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CVE-2023-51067 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE An unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEA
CVE-2023-51066 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Pa
CVE-2023-51065 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Incorrect access control in QStar Archive Solutions Release RELEASE_3-0 Build 7 Patch 0 allows unauthenticated

References

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