QNAP File Station 5 5.5.6.5243 User Account authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in QNAP File Station 5 5.5.6.5243. Affected is an unknown function of the component User Account Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-24724. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in QNAP File Station 5 5.5.6.5243. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component User Account Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An incorrect authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 6. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: File Station 5 5.5.6.5243 and later

The weakness was disclosed by Engin Aydoğan as qsa-26-29. The advisory is shared for download at qnap.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-24724 since 01/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.5.6.5243 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-35980). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: File Station 5 5.5.6.5243

Timelineinfo

01/26/2026 CVE reserved
06/10/2026 +134 days Advisory disclosed
06/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qnap.com

Advisory: qsa-26-29
Researcher: Engin Aydoğan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24724 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24724
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370072
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2026 06:48
Updated: 06/10/2026 10:41
Changes: 06/10/2026 06:48 (68), 06/10/2026 10:41 (1)
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