CVE-2017-6359

Name: CVE-2017-6359
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T16:59:00.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 26.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.85%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qnap	Qts	<= 4.2.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97059Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97072Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41842/
https://www.qnap.com/en-us/releasenotes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/en/support/con_show.php?cid=113Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97059Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97072Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41842/
https://www.qnap.com/en-us/releasenotes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/en/support/con_show.php?cid=113Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6359?

QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2017-6359?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6359?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6359?

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Source: NVD / NIST