CVE-2019-7192 QNAP Photo Station Improper Access Control

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to the system due to improper access control in QNAP Photo Station.

Exploited in the wild
Since 8 Jun 2022
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-7192?

CVE-2019-7192 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station, published on 5 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This improper access control vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. To fix these vulnerabilities, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7192?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Photo Station.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7192?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7192 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 22 Jun 2022.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-7192 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-7192 in the wild since at least 8 Jun 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p75-w4p8-7gvx.

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