Remote code execution in Photo Station
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-27593 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Photo Station Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | QNAP Systems, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU66993
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27593
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified vulnerability. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected system and execute arbitrary code.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by the DeadBolt ransomware.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPhoto Station: 5.2.0 - 6.1.1
External linkshttp://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-24
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
