A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTScloud c5.1.0.2498 and later
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, 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 and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from qnap, from qnap, from qnap organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-10-13T20:15:10.007
2024-11-21T08:04:19.567
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | qnap | qts | < 5.1.0.2444 | Yes |
| Operating System | qnap | quts_hero | < h5.1.0.2424 | Yes |
| Operating System | qnap | qutscloud | < c5.1.0.2498 | Yes |
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