CVE-2024-21902: QTS, QuTS hero

Published May 21, 2024

Updated

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to read or modify the resource via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QTS 5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 and later QuTS hero h5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 and later

Affected Software

23 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 QTS=5.1.6.2722-build_20240402

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

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.6.2734-build_20240414

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QTS 5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 and later QuTS hero h5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 and later

Event History

May 21, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:08 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:08 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21902?

The severity of CVE-2024-21902 is assessed as critical due to its potential to allow authenticated users to read or modify critical resources.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21902?

To fix CVE-2024-21902, users should update their QNAP operating system to the latest patched version as detailed in the security advisory.

Which QNAP OS versions are affected by CVE-2024-21902?

CVE-2024-21902 affects several QNAP QTS and QuTS hero operating system versions, specifically those listed in the advisory.

Can CVE-2024-21902 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-21902 requires authentication, so exploitation must occur through an authenticated user on the network.

What impact does CVE-2024-21902 have on QNAP systems?

The impact of CVE-2024-21902 may include unauthorized access to critical resources, leading to data exposure or alteration.