CVE-2019-7192 QNAP Photo Station: login or permission bypass
In plain words: A door that should be locked is not: part of the system can be reached without a valid login or permission. The attacker gets in as a user or administrator without knowing a password.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Jun 22, 2022
What to do
- Install QNAP's security update for Photo Station. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.
- Change default passwords and switch off remote administration and features you do not use.
- Do not put storage boxes or cameras directly on the internet — use the maker's app or a VPN.
Who is affected
Could reach you. Used in ransomware, which spreads to ordinary people and small businesses.
What's at risk: Taken over in bulk to join botnets, used to watch your traffic, or — for storage boxes — locked by ransomware.
The details
- Official name
- QNAP Photo Station Improper Access Control Vulnerability
- Product
- QNAP Photo Station
- CISA description
- QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station contain an improper access control vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
- Type of flaw
- Login or permission bypass (CWE-863)
- Confirmed exploited
- Jun 8, 2022 — known to be used in ransomware attacks
- US federal patch deadline
- Jun 22, 2022
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Questions about CVE-2019-7192
Is CVE-2019-7192 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-7192 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jun 8, 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks, including by ransomware groups.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7192?
Install QNAP's security update for Photo Station. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.
Am I affected by CVE-2019-7192?
Only if you use QNAP Photo Station. Used in ransomware, which spreads to ordinary people and small businesses.