#VU60526 Improper Authentication in QNAP Systems, Inc. products - CVE-2021-38679
Published: February 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60526
Vulnerability risk: High
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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38679
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
Kazoo Server
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
Kazoo Server
Software vendor:
QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc.
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.