Advisory Details

July 31st, 2025

(Pwn2Own) QNAP TS-464 reset_password.cgi Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE	7.5, AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	QNAP
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	TS-464
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of QNAP TS-464. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the reset_password.cgi endpoint. The issue results from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities 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-advisories
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2024-12-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2025-07-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2025-07-31 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	@quangnh89 and @ExLuck99

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