What is CVE-2021-38688?

CVE-2021-38688 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Qfile, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2021-12-29.

How severe is CVE-2021-38688?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Auth bypass in QNAP Qfile

CVE-2021-38688

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect Android App Qfile. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise app and access information We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Qfile: Qfile 3.0.0.1105 and later

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.008 (53.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Qnap Qfile
Qnap Systems Inc. Qfile — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-287 — Improper Authentication

References

security@qnapsecurity.com.tw (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38688?: CVE-2021-38688 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Qfile, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2021-12-29.
How severe is CVE-2021-38688?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.