CVE-2018-0728

Name: CVE-2018-0728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-04T17:16:42.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk allows attackers to access the system logs. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating QTS and Helpdesk to their latest versions.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk allows attackers to access the system logs. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating QTS and Helpdesk to their latest versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qnap	Helpdesk	< 3.0.0

References

https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-20Vendor Advisory
https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-20Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0728?

This improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk allows attackers to access the system logs. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating QTS and Helpdesk to their latest versions.

How severe is CVE-2018-0728?

CVE-2018-0728 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0728?

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-2018-0728?

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Source: NVD / NIST