CVE-2021-28799KEV · OVERDUECWE-285

Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync)

Critical · published May 13, 2021

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

1647
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
78%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An improper authorization vulnerability in QNAP NAS devices could let attackers log in remotely with ease! 🔥 Picture your home security system failing to lock the door just because someone pressed the wrong button—anyone could just waltz in! That's what's happening here with the Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) on QNAP NAS devices. An attacker could gain unauthorized access, rummaging through sensitive data, modifying settings, or even deploying malicious software. If your data is like a treasure chest, this vulnerability provides the key to anyone who can exploit it, putting your entire network at risk!

Put simply

Picture your home security system failing to lock the door just because someone pressed the wrong button—anyone could just waltz in! That's what's happening here with the Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) on QNAP NAS devices. This vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks in QNAP's HBS 3, enabling remote attackers to authenticate and access the system without proper credentials.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access, rummaging through sensitive data, modifying settings, or even deploying malicious software. If your data is like a treasure chest, this vulnerability provides the key to anyone who can exploit it, putting your entire network at risk! Patch your QNAP NAS immediately to HBS 3 versions 16.0.0415 or later on QTS 4.5.2, or ensure you're running versions 3.0.210412 or later on QTS 4.3.6. Don't forget to review your settings and monitor for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Secure your systems, and you'll be one step closer to being a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.78250 · 99.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2021-05-13T02:55Z
KEV added
2022-03-31 · due 2022-04-21
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 21
    kev
  • 13 MAY 02:55Z
    Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync)
    cvelistv5