CVE-2024-21897: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Sep 6, 2024

Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to inject malicious code via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.6.2722 build 20240402 and later QuTS hero h5.1.6.2734 build 20240414 and later

Affected Software

21 affected components

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2348-build_20230325

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2399-build_20230515

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2418-build_20230603

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2444-build_20230629

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QTS=5.1.1.2491-build_20230815

QNAP QTS=5.1.2.2533-build_20230926

QNAP QTS=5.1.3.2578-build_20231110

QNAP QTS=5.1.4.2596-build_20231128

QNAP QTS=5.1.5.2645-build_20240116

QNAP QTS=5.1.5.2679-build_20240219

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2409-build_20230525

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2424-build_20230609

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2453-build_20230708

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.1.2488-build_20230812

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.2.2534-build_20230927

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.3.2578-build_20231110

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.4.2596-build_20231128

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.5.2647-build_20240118

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.5.2680-build_20240220

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.6.2722 build 20240402 and later QuTS hero h5.1.6.2734 build 20240414 and later

Event History

Sep 6, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:26 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:26 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21897?

CVE-2024-21897 has been classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21897?

To resolve CVE-2024-21897, upgrade your QNAP operating system to one of the patched versions listed in the security advisory.

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-21897?

CVE-2024-21897 affects multiple versions of QNAP QTS and QuTS hero, specifically versions prior to the latest patches.

Can CVE-2024-21897 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-21897 can potentially be exploited by authenticated users over the network.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-21897 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-21897 allows authenticated users to inject and execute malicious code in the context of the affected QNAP system.