CVE-2021-38679

Improper Authentication in Kazoo Server

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Kazoo Server. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Kazoo Server: Kazoo Server 4.11.22 and later

Remediation

Solution:

  • An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Kazoo Server. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Kazoo Server: Kazoo Server 4.11.22 and later

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory qnap.com
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. Kazoo Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38679?
CVE-2021-38679 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38679?
To fix CVE-2021-38679: An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Kazoo Server. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Kazoo Server: Kazoo Server 4.11.22 and later
Is CVE-2021-38679 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38679 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38679?
CVE-2021-38679 affects QNAP Systems Inc. Kazoo Server.
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