CVE-2020-2508 : Security Advisory and Response

A command injection vulnerability affecting QTS and QuTS hero versions < 4.5.1.1456 and < h4.5.1.1472 respectively, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands. QNAP has released fixes for these versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-2508

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero.

What is CVE-2020-2508?

CVE-2020-2508 is a command injection vulnerability that impacts QTS and QuTS hero, enabling threat actors to run unauthorized commands within compromised applications.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2508

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.2, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2508

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands in affected QTS and QuTS hero versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: QTS
Vendor: QNAP Systems Inc.
Versions Affected: < 4.5.1.1456
Product: QuTS hero
Vendor: QNAP Systems Inc.
Versions Affected: < h4.5.1.1472

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious commands into compromised applications.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2508 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update QTS to version 4.5.1.1456 build 20201015 or later
Update QuTS hero to version h4.5.1.1472 build 20201031 or later

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software versions
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Conduct regular security assessments

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by QNAP.