Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since March 31, 2022.
CVE-2021-28799
QNAP NAS Improper Authorization Vulnerability
QNAP · Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Added to KEV March 31, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2021-28799
- CWE
- CWE-285
- Affected products
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) · QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) · QNAP
What happened
QNAP NAS running HBS 3 contains an improper authorization vulnerability which can allow remote attackers to log in to a device.
What it means for your business
QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2021-28799). QNAP NAS running HBS 3 contains an improper authorization vulnerability which can allow remote attackers to log in to a device. CISA remediation due date: 2022-04-21. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: April 21, 2022
Sources
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