Code Injection in QuTS hero and QNAP QTS - #VU59601
Published: January 14, 2022 / Updated: February 2, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59601
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code 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 by the DEADBOLT ransomware.
Affected software
QuTS hero
QNAP QTS
QNAP QTS
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
QuTS hero - addressed in versions c5.0.0.1919 build 20220119, h4.5.4.1892 build 20211223, h5.0.0.1892 build 20211222
QNAP QTS - addressed in versions 4.5.4.1892 20211223, 5.0.0.1891 20211221
QNAP QTS - addressed in versions 4.5.4.1892 20211223, 5.0.0.1891 20211221