CVE-2021-38686

Improper Authentication Vulnerability in VioStor

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device, VioStor. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later

Remediation

Solution:

  • We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory qnap.com
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. QVR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-52 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38686?
CVE-2021-38686 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38686?
To fix CVE-2021-38686: We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later
Is CVE-2021-38686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38686 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-2021-38686?
CVE-2021-38686 affects QNAP Systems Inc. QVR.
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