Multiple vulnerabilities in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero

Published: 2024-09-09

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-34974 CVE-2023-34979
CWE-ID	CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	QNAP QTS Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP) QuTS hero Hardware solutions / Firmware
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU96959

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34974

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS 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: before 4.5.4.2790 20240605

QuTS hero: before h4.5.4.2790 build 20240606

External links

http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU96960

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34979