Vulnerability identifier: #VU96962

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39298

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions. A local user can access data or perform actions without the proper privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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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.