QNAP QTS/QuTS hero crlf injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to crlf injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-48868. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a crlf injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-93. The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An improper neutralization of CRLF sequences ('CRLF Injection') vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to modify application data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.2.2.2952 build 20241116 and later

The advisory is shared for download at qnap.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-48868 since 10/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Productinfo

Type

Network Attached Storage Software

Vendor

QNAP

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.qnap.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Crlf injection
CWE: CWE-93 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2024 🔍
12/06/2024 +58 days 🔍
12/06/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/23/2025 +291 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qnap.com

Advisory: qsa-24-49
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-48868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-48868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287200

Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2024 18:14
Updated: 09/23/2025 17:30
Changes: 12/06/2024 18:14 (63), 12/06/2024 18:16 (2), 09/23/2025 17:30 (12)
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