CVE-2018-14746

Command Injection vulnerability in QTS 4.3.5 build 20181013, QTS 4.3.4 build 20181008, QTS 4.3.3 build 20180829, QTS 4.2.6 build 20180829 and earlier versions…

published November 28, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It turns out your NAS has been overly trusting! A command injection vulnerability in QTS could let attackers run any command they want — no magic required! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen where customers can just walk in and start cooking. Without any checks, who knows what they might whip up – could be a gourmet meal or a total disaster! An attacker could potentially leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on your NAS device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. That could have devastating consequences for your security and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen where customers can just walk in and start cooking. Without any checks, who knows what they might whip up – could be a gourmet meal or a total disaster! This command injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute commands on the NAS by exploiting insufficient input validation in QTS versions 4.3.5 and earlier. It's like leaving the back door wide open while you're busy at the front!

What to do

An attacker could potentially leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on your NAS device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. That could have devastating consequences for your security and privacy! To secure your NAS, immediately update to the latest QTS version that addresses this command injection flaw. Additionally, consider applying strict network controls to limit access to your NAS from untrusted networks. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities. You’ve got this! Patch your NAS, and you’ll be one step closer to that security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03302 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2018-11-28T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 NOV 16:00Z
    Command Injection vulnerability in QTS 4.3.5 build 20181013, QTS 4.3.4 build 20181008, QTS 4.3.3 build 20180829, QTS 4.2.6 build 20180829 and earlier versions…
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