Multiple vulnerabilities in QNAP Notes Station 3

Published: 2024-11-25

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	4
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-38643 CVE-2024-38644 CVE-2024-38645 CVE-2024-38646
CWE-ID	CWE-306 CWE-78 CWE-918 CWE-732
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Notes Station 3 Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU100882

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2024-38643

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function. A remote attacker can gain access to and execute certain functions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Notes Station 3: 3.9.0 - 3.9.6

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

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) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100883

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38644

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

Notes Station 3: 3.9.0 - 3.9.6

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

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.

3) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

EUVDB-ID: #VU100884

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38645

CWE-ID: CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Notes Station 3: 3.9.0 - 3.9.6

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

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.

4) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU100885

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38646

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the tareget system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource. A local administrator can read or modify the resource.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Notes Station 3: 3.9.0 - 3.9.6

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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