CVE-2017-6360
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitQNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Published Mar 23, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-6360 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Qts (Qnap).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 22, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Qts 4.2.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
66%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 22, 2014 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
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
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 22, 2014
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
- advisoryhttps://www.qnap.com/en/support/con_show.php?cid=113
- advisoryhttps://www.qnap.com/en-us/releasenotes/
- advisory97059
- advisory97072
- advisory1038091
FAQ
Common Questions.
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Qts (Qnap). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 22, 2014.
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 it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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