CVE-2020-36197

Name: CVE-2020-36197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-13T03:15:06.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 18.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36197 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability has been reported to affect earlier versions of Music Station. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the software by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. EPSS estimates a 18.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability has been reported to affect earlier versions of Music Station. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the software by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Music Station versions prior to 5.3.16 on QTS 4.5.2; versions prior to 5.2.10 on QTS 4.3.6; versions prior to 5.1.14 on QTS 4.3.3; versions prior to 5.3.16 on QuTS hero h4.5.2; versions prior to 5.3.16 on QuTScloud c4.5.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

18.50%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qnap	Music Station	< 5.3.16
Qnap	Music Station	< 5.2.10
Qnap	Music Station	< 5.1.14

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162849/QNAP-MusicStation-MalwareRemover-File-Upload-Command-Injection.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/qsa-21-08Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-591/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162849/QNAP-MusicStation-MalwareRemover-File-Upload-Command-Injection.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/qsa-21-08Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-591/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36197?

How severe is CVE-2020-36197?

CVE-2020-36197 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36197?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST