CVE-2024-50388 HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync

Critical 9.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on QNAP devices running HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.

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-2024-50388?

CVE-2024-50388 is a critical command injection vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync, published on 6 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute commands.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync 25.1.1.673 and later

Weakness: CWE-78, CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-50388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Hybrid Backup Sync.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50388?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50388 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-2024-50388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-50388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3fm-4744-qmhg.

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