high
8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-21898: QTS, QuTS hero

First published: Fri Sep 06 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

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

Remedy

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

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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.

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