CVE-2022-27592: qvr smart client — Fix

Description

An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Windows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
qnap	qvr_smart_client	2.4.0 — 2.4.0.0570

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27592? +

An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Windows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-27592? +

CVE-2022-27592 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27592? +

CVE-2022-27592 affects products from qnap, specifically: qvr_smart_client. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-27592? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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