CVE-2019-7192
Published: June 8, 2022
Official Description
QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station contain an improper access control vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
CISA KEV Advisory
QNAP Photo Station Improper Access Control Vulnerability
QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station contain an improper access control vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station are vulnerable to improper access control, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. The high EPSS score of 0.94303 indicates a very high likelihood of this vulnerability being exploited.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its confirmed exploitation. The nature of the flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable.
Organizations using QNAP NAS devices with Photo Station should apply all available security updates. Review and strengthen access control policies for Photo Station and other services.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-7192 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2019-7192 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-7192 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1