OS Command Injection in QNAP QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-47566
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware

QuTScloud
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU86061

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47566

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: before

QuTS hero: before h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118

QuTScloud: before c5.1.5.2651

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-04


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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