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CVE-2018-19957

6.1 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability involving insufficient HTTP security headers has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud.

Published Sep 10, 2021CWE-1021EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2018-19957 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability involving insufficient HTTP security headers has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to launch privacy and security attacks. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 4.5.4.1715 build 20210630 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.1771 build 20210825 and later QuTScloud c4.5.6.1755 build 20210809 and later

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19957?

CVE-2018-19957 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-19957?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-19957?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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