CVE-2026-22893
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Command Injection in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-22893, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-06-10

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.9.3410 build 20260214 and later QuTS hero h5.2.9.3410 build 20260214 and later QuTS hero h5.3.4.3500 build 20260520 and later QuTS hero h6.0.0.3459 build 20260409 and later

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Meta Information

Published
2026-06-10
Last Modified
2026-06-15
Generated
2026-06-30
AI Q&A
2026-06-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-29
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
qnap quts_hero From h5.3.0.3115 (inc) to h5.3.4.3500 (exc)
qnap quts_hero From h6.0.0.3324 (inc) to h6.0.0.3459 (exc)
qnap qts From 5.2.0.2737 (inc) to 5.2.9.3410 (exc)
qnap quts_hero From h5.2.0.2737 (inc) to h5.2.9.3410 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a command injection flaw affecting several versions of QNAP operating systems. It allows a remote attacker who has obtained an administrator account to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with administrator access to run any commands they choose on the system. This could lead to unauthorized control over the device, data compromise, disruption of services, or further attacks within the network.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your QNAP operating system to one of the fixed versions listed below:

  • QTS 5.2.9.3410 build 20260214 or later
  • QuTS hero h5.2.9.3410 build 20260214 or later
  • QuTS hero h5.3.4.3500 build 20260520 or later
  • QuTS hero h6.0.0.3459 build 20260409 or later

Additionally, restrict administrator account access to trusted users only, as exploitation requires administrator privileges.

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