Multiple vulnerabilities in QNAP Video Station

Published: 2022-05-06

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-44055 CVE-2021-44056
CWE-ID	CWE-285
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Video Station Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU62833

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44055

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote attacker can access data or perform actions that they should not be allowed to perform.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Video Station: before 5.1.8

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems:video_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-14

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.

2) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU62834