CVE-2026-44084 Access Code Forgery in Video Station leading to unauthorized media access

High 8.7 Published 15 Oct 2026 Updated 15 Oct 2026

Remote attackers can bypass authorization to access sensitive media data in QNAP Video Station by exploiting an access code forgery vulnerability.

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-2026-44084?

CVE-2026-44084 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. Video Station, published on 15 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability has been reported to affect Video Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive data.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Video Station 5.8.8 and later

Weakness: CWE-639

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44084?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Video Station.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44084?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-44084 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-44084 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44084 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qpr-rvc3-jx3g.