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CVE-2024-38643

QNAP Notes Station 3 authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.93%
  1. Published22 Nov 2024

Description

A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability has been reported to affect Notes Station 3. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to gain access to and execute certain functions. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Notes Station 3 3.9.7 and later

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

QNAP Notes Station 3≥ 3.9.0 < 3.9.7

Remediation

Fixed in
QNAP Notes Station 3≥ 3.9.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38643 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38643 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.93%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38643?

CVE-2024-38643 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38643?

Affected products include QNAP Notes Station 3.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38643?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example QNAP Notes Station 3 3.9.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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