#VU57599 Command Injection in QNAP Systems, Inc. products - CVE-2021-34362

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57599

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-2021-34362

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)
QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Media Streaming add-on
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary 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: 4.3.3 - 4.3.6, 4.5.4, 5.0.0

QuTS hero: h5.0.0

Media Streaming add-on: before 430.1.8.12

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-44

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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.