#VU54553 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync - CVE-2021-28809

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54553

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28809

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication in the within the RTSS server. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to port 8899/TCP and execute arbitrary code in the context of the Administrator.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync: 3.0.190923 - 3.0.210412

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-19
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-783/

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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?

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