QNAP has patched a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the QTS Media Library in all versions prior to QTS 4.2.6 build 20170905 and QTS 4.3.3.0299 build 20170901. This particular vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute commands on a QNAP NAS using a transcoding service on port 9251. A remote user does not require any privileges to successfully execute an attack.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from qnap organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-09-14T15:29:00.263
2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | qnap | qts | ≤ 4.2.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | qnap | qts | ≤ 4.3.3.0299 | Yes |
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