#VU96961 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2024-32771

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96961

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32771

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)
QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote administrator can conduct brute force attacks and gain privileged access.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: before 5.2.0.2782, 5.2.0.2782

QuTS hero: before h5.2.0.2782 build 20240601

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-28

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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