Improper Authentication in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2024-48859

 

Improper Authentication in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2024-48859

Published: December 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101340
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-48859
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Affected software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero

Detailed vulnerability 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 bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-48859

Install updates from vendor's website.

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