CVE-2026-34014 ds-move-files.sh is writable and executed as root
A local administrator can exploit writable root-executed scripts in QNAP Download Station to escalate privileges and compromise the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-34014?
CVE-2026-34014 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. Download Station, published on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability has been reported to affect Download Station. If a local attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to compromise the security of the system.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Download Station 5.10.1.312 and later Download Station 5.11.2.321 and later
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-34014?
How do I fix CVE-2026-34014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-34014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-34014 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-34014 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgj3-c7p9-wq5q.