Vulnerability identifier: #VU71621

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27596

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)
QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected device and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: 5.0.1.2034 20220515 - 5.0.1.2194 20221022

QuTS hero: h5.0.1.2045 build 20220526 - h5.0.1.2192 build 20221020

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External links
http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-01

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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.