CVE-2020-25847 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands in a compromised application. QNAP has already addressed this issue in specific versions of QTS and QuTS hero.

Understanding CVE-2020-25847

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero, impacting certain versions of the software.

What is CVE-2020-25847?

CVE-2020-25847 is a command injection vulnerability that enables malicious actors to run arbitrary commands within a compromised application.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25847

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level. It can result in high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25847

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute unauthorized commands in the affected QTS and QuTS hero systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

QTS build 20201123 with versions less than 4.5.1.1495
QTS build 20200930 with versions less than or equal to 4.4.3.1444
QuTS hero build 20201119 with versions less than h4.5.1.1491

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity and low privileges required, making it a significant security concern.

Mitigation and Prevention

Effective measures to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-25847.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update QTS to version 4.5.1.1495 or later
Update QuTS hero to version h4.5.1.1491 or later

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from QNAP
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by QNAP to address this vulnerability.