CVE-2020-36197: QNAP NAS MusicStation Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
First published: Thu May 13 2021(Updated: )
An improper access control vulnerability has been reported to affect earlier versions of Music Station. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the software by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Music Station versions prior to 5.3.16 on QTS 4.5.2; versions prior to 5.2.10 on QTS 4.3.6; versions prior to 5.1.14 on QTS 4.3.3; versions prior to 5.3.16 on QuTS hero h4.5.2; versions prior to 5.3.16 on QuTScloud c4.5.4.
Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qnap Music Station | <5.3.16 | |
| QNAP QTS | =4.5.2 | |
| Qnap Music Station | <5.2.10 | |
| QNAP QTS | =4.3.6 | |
| Qnap Music Station | <5.1.14 | |
| QNAP QTS | =4.3.3 | |
| QNAP QuTS hero | =h4.5.2 | |
| QNAP QuTScloud | =c4.5.4 | |
| QNAP NAS |
Remedy
QNAP have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 4.5.2: Music Station 5.3.16 and later QTS 4.3.6: Music Station 5.2.10 and later QTS 4.3.3: Music Station 5.1.14 and later QuTS hero h4.5.2: Music Station 5.3.16 and later QuTScloud c4.5.4: Music Station 5.3.16 and later
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36197?
CVE-2020-36197 is an improper access control vulnerability in earlier versions of Music Station.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36197?
CVE-2020-36197 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How does CVE-2020-36197 affect Qnap Music Station?
CVE-2020-36197 affects Qnap Music Station versions up to 5.3.16, allowing attackers to compromise its security.
How can CVE-2020-36197 be exploited?
CVE-2020-36197 can be exploited to gain privileges, read sensitive information, execute commands, and evade detection.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36197?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-36197 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162849/QNAP-MusicStation-MalwareRemover-File-Upload-Command-Injection.html), [Reference 2](https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/qsa-21-08), [Reference 3](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-591/).
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