#VU59601 Code Injection in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero
Published: January 14, 2022 / Updated: February 2, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59601
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
Software vendor:
QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.