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Qnap QTS and QuTS Hero Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command (CVE-2025-22481)

high Tenable OT Security Plugin ID 504958

Synopsis

The remote OT asset is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to execute arbitrary commands. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.4.3079 build 20250321 and later QuTS hero h5.2.4.3079 build 20250321 and later

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Solution

Refer to the vendor advisory.

See Also

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-25-12

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 504958

Version: 1.1

Type: remote

Family: Tenable.ot

Published: 1/16/2026

Updated: 1/16/2026

Supported Sensors: Tenable OT Security

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0, cpe:/o:qnap:qts:5.2.0

Required KB Items: Tenable.ot/Qnap

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/6/2025

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/6/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-22481

CWE: 77, 78