CVE-2022-27596
CWE-89Published: January 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device running QuTS hero, QTS. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious code.
We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QuTS hero, QTS:
QuTS hero h5.0.1.2248 build 20221215 and later
QTS 5.0.1.2234 build 20221201 and later
Risk Analysis
QNAP devices running QuTS hero or QTS are vulnerable to remote code injection. This critical flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute malicious code on the affected storage device.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update QuTS hero to version h5.0.1.2248 or later, or QTS to version 5.0.1.2234 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-27596 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-27596 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts