CVE-2024-12923
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Publication date: 2025-08-29
Last updated on: 2025-09-22
Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qnap | photo_station | From 6.4.0 (inc) to 6.4.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2024-12923 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QNAP's Photo Station version 6.4.x. If a remote attacker gains access to a user account, they can exploit this flaw to bypass security mechanisms or read application data within the application. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with a user account to bypass security controls and access or read sensitive application data, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure or further attacks within the affected system. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2024-12923 vulnerability, immediately update QNAP's Photo Station to version 6.4.5 or later. This can be done by logging into QTS or QuTS hero as an administrator, accessing the App Center, searching for 'Photo Station,' and applying the available update. This update fixes the cross-site scripting vulnerability and reduces the risk of exploitation. [1]