Improper Authentication in QNAP Photo Station



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-44057
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Photo Station
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU62835

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44057

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can compromise the security of the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Photo Station: before

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-15


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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