(Pwn2Own) QNAP TS-464 Improper Validation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

June 21st, 2024
ZDI-24-826 ZDI-CAN-22496

CVE ID

CVE-2024-32766

CVSS Score

9.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

QNAP

Affected Products

TS-464

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of QNAP TS-464 NAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the authentication logic. The issue results from improper validation of the password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Additional Details

QNAP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.qnap.com/en-us/security-advisory/qsa-24-09

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2023-11-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-06-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Tri and Bien Pham (@bienpnn) from Team Orca of Sea Security

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