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OS command injection in QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync

IdentifiersCVE-2024-50388CWE-78· Improper Neutralization of Special…

An OS command injection vulnerability in QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS 3) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by injecting crafted input into a command execution context. QNAP reports the issue is fixed in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync version 25.1.1.673 and later.

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Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

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Remote command execution on the affected QNAP device in the context of the vulnerable HBS 3 component, enabling attackers to run arbitrary OS commands and potentially compromise the system and data managed by the appliance.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

If immediate upgrading is not possible, restrict exposure of HBS 3 management/interfaces to trusted networks only (e.g., firewall/ACL rules, VPN-only access, IP allowlisting) and monitor for suspicious requests and command execution activity. Apply the vendor update as the primary mitigation.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync to version 25.1.1.673 or later (or a newer available release) where the vulnerability is fixed.
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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

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VendorProductType
QNAP SystemsHbs 3application
QNAP SystemsHybrid Backup Syncapplication

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