CVE-2018-0714 Command injection in Helpdesk in QTS

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Aug 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on QNAP NAS devices via the Helpdesk application, requiring firmware updates to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-0714?

CVE-2018-0714 is a critical command injection vulnerability in QNAP Helpdesk in QTS, published on 13 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command injection vulnerability in Helpdesk versions 1.1.21 and earlier in QNAP QTS 4.2.6 build 20180531, QTS 4.3.3 build 20180528, QTS 4.3.4 build 20180528 and their earlier versions could allow remote attackers to run arbitrary commands in the compromised application.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Helpdesk.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-0714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r8j4-9jg8-cj5q.