#VU66993 Input validation error in Photo Station - CVE-2022-27593

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66993

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [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:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27593

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Photo Station
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified vulnerability. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected system and execute arbitrary code.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by the DeadBolt ransomware.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Photo Station: 5.2.0 - 5.2.13, 5.4.0 - 5.4.14, 5.7.0 - 5.7.17, 6.0.0 - 6.0.21, 6.1.0 - 6.1.1

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-24

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.