Remote code execution in Photo Station

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

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Photo Station: 5.2.0 - 6.1.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:photo_station:5.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:photo_station:5.4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:photo_station:5.7.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:photo_station:6.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:photo_station:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://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.