CVE-2017-6359Qts OS Command Injection
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Published Mar 23, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-6359 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Qts (Qnap).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Qts 4.2.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://www.qnap.com/en/support/con_show.php?cid=113
- advisoryhttps://www.qnap.com/en-us/releasenotes/
- advisory97059
- advisory97072
- advisory1038091
Description
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QtsQnap | See advisory | 4.2.4 |
Patched Releases
Qts
4.2.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 23, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryqnap.com · con_show.php
- advisoryqnap.com · releasenotes
- advisory97059
- advisory97072
- advisory1038091
FAQ
Common Questions.
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Qts (Qnap). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Qts 4.2.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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