RCE in Qnap Malware Remover
CVE-2020-36198
A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect certain versions of Malware Remover. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover versions prior to 4.6.1.0. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover 3.x.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.011 (62.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Qnap Malware_remover
- Qnap Systems Inc. Malware Remover — versions unspecified, 3.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36198?
- CVE-2020-36198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Malware Remover, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2021-05-13.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36198?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-36198 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.