IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2019-7193|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

QNAP QTS Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

QNAP QTS contains an improper input validation vulnerability allowing remote attackers to inject code on the system.

Published Dec 5, 2019 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. CISA has confirmed use of this vulnerability in known ransomware campaigns — treat as high priority for remediation. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2022-06-22 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) vulnerability in QNAP QTS. This improper input validation vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code to the system. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating QTS to their latest versions. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running qts: 4.3.6.0895, 4.3.6.0907, 4.3.6.0923, 4.3.6.0944, 4.3.6.0959, 4.3.6.0979, 4.3.6.0993, 4.3.6.1013, 4.3.6.1033, 4.4.1.0948, 4.4.1.0949, 4.4.1.0978, 4.4.1.0998, 4.4.1.0999, 4.4.1.1031, 4.4.1.1033
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Used in known ransomware campaigns. Threat-research write-up: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157857/QNAP-QTS-And-Photo-Station-6.0.3-Remote-Command-Execution.html

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-25
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7193
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7193
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