CVE-2024-21906: 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 administrators to execute commands via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later

Affected Software

27 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 QTS=5.1.7.2770-build_20240520

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

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.7.2770-build_20240520

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.7.2788-build_20240607

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.7.2794-build_20240613

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later

Event History

Sep 6, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:27 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:27 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21906?

CVE-2024-21906 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating OS command injection.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21906?

To mitigate CVE-2024-21906, you should upgrade to the latest versions of QNAP QTS or QuTS hero that have been patched.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21906?

CVE-2024-21906 affects authenticated administrators using several specific versions of QNAP QTS and QuTS hero operating systems.

What types of systems are at risk with CVE-2024-21906?

Systems running QNAP QTS versions 5.1.0 to 5.1.7 and corresponding QuTS hero versions are at risk for CVE-2024-21906.

Can CVE-2024-21906 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-21906 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.