#VU96952 Unquoted Search Path or Element in QVR Smart Client - CVE-2022-27592

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96952

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27592

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QVR Smart Client
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QVR Smart Client: before 2.4.0.0570

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

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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.