CVE-2024-53691

QTS, QuTS hero

Description

A link following vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to traverse the file system to unintended locations. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QTS 5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QuTS hero h5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later

Remediation

Solution:

  • We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QTS 5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QuTS hero h5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 4.01% Top 15%
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. QTS
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. QuTS hero
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53691?
CVE-2024-53691 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53691?
To fix CVE-2024-53691: We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QTS 5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later QuTS hero h5.2.0.2802 build 20240620 and later
Is CVE-2024-53691 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-53691 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-53691?
CVE-2024-53691 affects QNAP Systems Inc. QTS, QNAP Systems Inc. QuTS hero.
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