HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-22901
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-22901

CWE-78Published: March 20, 2026· Updated: Mar 25, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:1.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:77.1th

Official Description

A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect QuNetSwitch. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version:

QuNetSwitch 2.0.5.0906 and later

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical command injection vulnerability in QuNetSwitch allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw presents a severe risk, as it can lead to full system compromise. The absence of an EPSS score and KEV listing means current exploitation is not confirmed, but the severity warrants immediate attention.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable (AV:N) with low attack complexity, requiring a user account to exploit.

Recommended Action

Upgrade QuNetSwitch to version 2.0.5.0906 or later to patch this command injection vulnerability. Implement strict input validation for all commands executed within QuNetSwitch.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22901 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

qnap1 product
qunetswitch
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-22901
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)1.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 20, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-22901 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.