Path Traversal in Qnap Photo_station
CVE-2019-7195
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.897 (99.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Qnap Photo_station
- Qnap Qts — versions 4.4.1, 4.2.6
- N/a 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
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-7195?
- CVE-2019-7195 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Photo_station, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2019-12-05.
- How severe is CVE-2019-7195?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-7195 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-7195 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-06-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.