What is CVE-2020-2506?

CVE-2020-2506 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting earlier versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk.

How does CVE-2020-2506 impact the software?

If exploited, CVE-2020-2506 could allow attackers to compromise the software's security by gaining privileges or reading sensitive information.

Which versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506?

Versions up to exclusive 3.0.3 of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2506?

CVE-2020-2506 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.

How can I fix CVE-2020-2506?

Update QNAP Systems Helpdesk to a version higher than 3.0.3 to fix CVE-2020-2506.

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CVE-2020-2506

Exploited

critical

9.8

CWE

284

3/2/2021

7/2/2025

CVE-2020-2506: improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk

First published: Wed Feb 03 2021(Updated: )

The vulnerability have been reported to affect earlier versions of QTS. If exploited, this improper access control vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise the security of the software by gaining privileges, or reading sensitive information. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Helpdesk versions prior to 3.0.3.

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QNAP QTS Helpdesk	<3.0.3
QNAP QTS Helpdesk

Remedy

QNAP has already fixed these issues in Helpdesk 3.0.3 and later versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2506?
CVE-2020-2506 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting earlier versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk.
How does CVE-2020-2506 impact the software?
If exploited, CVE-2020-2506 could allow attackers to compromise the software's security by gaining privileges or reading sensitive information.
Which versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506?
Versions up to exclusive 3.0.3 of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2506?
CVE-2020-2506 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2506?
Update QNAP Systems Helpdesk to a version higher than 3.0.3 to fix CVE-2020-2506.

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