CVE-2017-7635 : What You Need to Know

This CVE involves the lack of CSRF protections in the Proxy Server of QNAP NAS application up to version 1.2.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-7635

This vulnerability was made public on June 1, 2018.

What is CVE-2017-7635?

CVE-2017-7635 highlights the absence of CSRF protections in the QNAP NAS application Proxy Server up to version 1.2.0.

The Impact of CVE-2017-7635

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks on the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-7635

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The QNAP NAS application Proxy Server up to version 1.2.0 fails to implement CSRF protections, leaving it vulnerable to CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Up to version 1.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute CSRF attacks on the Proxy Server of QNAP NAS application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-7635 is crucial to ensure security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the QNAP NAS application to the latest version that includes CSRF protections.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by QNAP to address the CSRF vulnerability in the Proxy Server.