Two OS command injection vulnerabilities in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero



| Updated: 2024-02-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2023-47218
CVE-2023-50358
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU86370

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47218

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

Exploit availability: Yes

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 authenticated user 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: 4.2.6 2018082 - 5.4.1

QuTS hero: h4.5.0.1279 build 20200421 - h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-57


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU86371

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50358

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 authenticated user 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.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: 4.2.6 2018082 - 5.4.1

QuTS hero: h4.5.0.1279 build 20200421 - h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-57
http://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/qnap-qts-firmware-cve-2023-50358/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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