medium
6.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-21904: QTS, QuTS hero

First published: Fri Sep 06 2024(Updated: )

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 and later QuTS hero h5.1.7.2770 build 20240520 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 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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-21904?

    CVE-2024-21904 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-21904?

    To fix CVE-2024-21904, update your QNAP operating system to the latest patched version listed in the security advisory.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-21904 have on affected QNAP devices?

    CVE-2024-21904 may allow unauthorized users to read sensitive files, potentially compromising data privacy.

  • Which versions of QNAP are affected by CVE-2024-21904?

    CVE-2024-21904 affects multiple versions of QNAP QTS and QuTS hero operating systems.

  • How can I determine if my QNAP device is vulnerable to CVE-2024-21904?

    Check if your QNAP device is running one of the affected versions listed in the security advisory for CVE-2024-21904.

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