CVE-2019-7194
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThis external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files.
Published Dec 5, 2019 · Updated Oct 27, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-7194 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Photo Station (Qnap), QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 11, 2020 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Photo Station 6.0.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
83%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
This external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 11, 2020 | Jun 22, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Photo StationQnap | See advisory | 6.0.3 |
| QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station | >= QTS 4.4.1: Photo Station before version 6.0.3, QTS 4.3.4 - QTS 4.4.0: Photo Station before version 5.7.10, QTS 4.3.0 - QTS 4.3.3: Photo Station before version 5.4.9, QTS 4.2.6: Photo Station before version 5.2.11 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Photo Station
6.0.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 5, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 11, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Oct 27, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-25
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157857/QNAP-QTS-And-Photo-Station-6.0.3-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
This external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files.
Affected: Photo Station (Qnap); QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station versions >= QTS 4.4.1: Photo Station before version 6.0.3, QTS 4.3.4 - QTS 4.4.0: Photo Station before version 5.7.10, QTS 4.3.0 - QTS 4.3.3: Photo Station before version 5.4.9, QTS 4.2.6: Photo Station before version 5.2.11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 11, 2020 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Photo Station 6.0.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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