CVE-2020-2497 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

If exploited, this cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow remote attackers to inject malicious code in System Connection Logs. QANP have already fixed these vulnerabilities in the following versions of QTS and QuTS hero.

Understanding CVE-2020-2497

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero.

What is CVE-2020-2497?

CVE-2020-2497 is a security vulnerability that could permit remote attackers to insert malicious code into System Connection Logs.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2497

The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the injection of harmful code by remote attackers.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2497

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) and CWE-80 (Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: QTS
Vendor: QNAP Systems Inc.
Versions affected:
< 4.5.1.1456
< 4.4.3.1354
< 4.3.6.1333
< 4.3.4.1368
< 4.3.3.1315
< 4.2.6
Product: QuTS hero
Vendor: QNAP Systems Inc.
Versions affected:
< h4.5.1.1472

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks, potentially injecting malicious code into System Connection Logs.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-2497 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the fixed versions of QTS and QuTS hero provided by QNAP.
Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from the vendor.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement web application firewalls to mitigate XSS attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply the patches released by QNAP for the affected versions of QTS and QuTS hero.