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CVE-2022-24990

TerraMaster OS Remote Command Execution

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 83.2%
  1. Published7 Feb 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2023
  3. Remediation due3 Mar 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

TerraMaster OS contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to execute commands on the target endpoint.

Added to KEV: 10 Feb 2023Federal remediation due: 3 Mar 2023Used in ransomware

Description

TerraMaster NAS 4.2.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to discover the administrative password by sending "User-Agent: TNAS" to module/api.php?mobile/webNasIPS and then reading the PWD field in the response.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Terra-master Terramaster Operating System< 4.2.31

Remediation

Fixed in
Terra-master Terramaster Operating System≥ 4.2.31

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-24990 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-24990 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2023. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2022-24990?

CVE-2022-24990 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 83.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-24990?

Affected products include Terra-master Terramaster Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24990?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Terra-master Terramaster Operating System 4.2.31 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.