CVE-2024-21898: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Sep 6, 2024

Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to execute commands 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-2024-21898?

CVE-2024-21898 is classified as a high severity OS command injection vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21898?

To fix CVE-2024-21898, update your QNAP operating system to a version that is not affected, specifically to any version after 5.1.6.27.

What versions of QNAP QTS are affected by CVE-2024-21898?

CVE-2024-21898 affects multiple versions of QNAP QTS, including but not limited to 5.1.0.2348 through 5.1.5.2679.

Who can exploit CVE-2024-21898?

CVE-2024-21898 can be exploited by authenticated users with network access to the QNAP device.

How can I ensure my QNAP device is secure against CVE-2024-21898?

To secure your QNAP device against CVE-2024-21898, regularly check for software updates and apply patches as they become available.