Advisory Details

July 31st, 2025

(Pwn2Own) QNAP QHora-322 IPMI Use of Weak Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-25-734
ZDI-CAN-25633

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE 6.3, AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS QNAP
AFFECTED PRODUCTS QHora-322
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of QNAP QHora-322 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the IPMI interface. The issue results from the use of the WAN MAC address as a default password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the remote management interface.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS QNAP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.qnap.com/en-us/security-advisories
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-12-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-07-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-07-31 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
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