#VU56446 Insufficiently protected credentials in QNAP Systems, Inc. products - CVE-2021-28813

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56446

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28813

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QGD-1600P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
QGD-1602P
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
QGD-3014PT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
QuNetSwitch
Hardware solutions / Firmware
QSW-M2116P-2T2S
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A remote attacker can access the unrestricted storage mechanism and read sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QGD-1600P: All versions

QGD-1602P: All versions

QGD-3014PT: All versions

QuNetSwitch: before 1.0.6.1509

QSW-M2116P-2T2S: before 1.0.6

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-37

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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.