What is the severity of CVE-2024-53697?

CVE-2024-53697 is considered a critical severity vulnerability affecting several QNAP operating system versions.

What could happen if CVE-2024-53697 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-53697 could allow remote attackers with administrator access to modify or corrupt memory.

Which versions of QNAP products are affected by CVE-2024-53697?

CVE-2024-53697 affects QNAP QTS and QuTS hero versions up to and including 5.2.3.3006.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53697?

To fix CVE-2024-53697, ensure that your QNAP system is updated to the latest patch provided by QNAP.

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-53697?

Currently, no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-53697 have been documented; applying the latest updates is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-53697

low

2.1

CWE

787

7/3/2025

CVE-2024-53697: QTS, QuTS hero

First published: Fri Mar 07 2025(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to modify or corrupt memory. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QNAP QTS	<5.2.3.3006
QNAP QuTS hero	<5.2.3.3006

Remedy

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later

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Reference Links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-54

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53697?
CVE-2024-53697 is considered a critical severity vulnerability affecting several QNAP operating system versions.
What could happen if CVE-2024-53697 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-53697 could allow remote attackers with administrator access to modify or corrupt memory.
Which versions of QNAP products are affected by CVE-2024-53697?
CVE-2024-53697 affects QNAP QTS and QuTS hero versions up to and including 5.2.3.3006.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53697?
To fix CVE-2024-53697, ensure that your QNAP system is updated to the latest patch provided by QNAP.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-53697?
Currently, no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-53697 have been documented; applying the latest updates is recommended.

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