CVE-2026-67248: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the File Explorer on the ADM

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-67248?

data master: upgrade to 5.1.4.rjv2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-67248 being exploited?

CVE-2026-67248 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-67248 affect?

CVE-2026-67248 affects data master. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the File Explorer on the ADM. The vulnerability occurs because user-controlled input is not properly validated before being decoded and copied into a fixed-size stack buffer. An authe

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-67248 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting data master. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the File Explorer on the ADM. The vulnerability occurs because user-controlled input is not properly validated before being decoded and copied into a fixed-size stack buffer. An authenticated attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial of service of the affected CGI process. Further impact may be possible depending on exploitability and runtime protections. Affected products and version

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121
Published	2026-07-30
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): ASUSTOR, Inc. · Vendor: asustor

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-30 05:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asustor data master UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.1.0.rhu2 and <= 4.3.3.run1 · >= 5.0.0.ra82 and < 5.1.4.rjv2

Fixed in: 5.1.4.rjv2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.0.rhu2

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-67248?

data master: upgrade to 5.1.4.rjv2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-67248 being exploited?

CVE-2026-67248 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-2026-67248 affect?

CVE-2026-67248 affects data master. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the File Explorer on the ADM. The vulnerability occurs because user-controlled input is not properly validated before being decoded and copied into a fixed-size stack buffer. An authe

How urgent is CVE-2026-67248?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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References

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