CVE-2024-38640: Download Station

Published Sep 6, 2024
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Download Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to inject malicious code via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Download Station 5.8.6.283 ( 2024/06/21 ) and later

Affected Software

1 affected component
QNAP Download Station>=5.8.0<5.8.6.283

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Download Station 5.8.6.283 ( 2024/06/21 ) and later

Event History

Sep 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38640?

CVE-2024-38640 is considered a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Download Station.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38640?

To fix CVE-2024-38640, update Download Station to version 5.8.6.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38640?

Authenticated users of vulnerable versions of Qnap Download Station between 5.8.0 and 5.8.6.283 are affected by CVE-2024-38640.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-38640 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-38640 could allow attackers to inject malicious code through the Download Station interface.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2024-38640?

At this time, there are no public exploits reported specifically for CVE-2024-38640, but potential risks exist due to its XSS nature.

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