CVE-2018-19953

What it is

If exploited, this cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow remote attackers to inject malicious code. QNAP has already fixed the issue in the following QTS versions. QTS 4.4.2.1231 on build 20200302; QTS 4.4.1.1201 on build 20200130; QTS 4.3.6.1218 on build 20200214; QTS 4.3.4.1190 on build 20200107; QTS 4.3.3.1161 on build 20200109; QTS 4.2.6 on build 20200109.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-12-07 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2020-10-28 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2022-05-24 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
4. 2022-06-14 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-10-01 20:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
• Exploit odds: 30.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-10-28 18:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-01 20:17 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2022-05-24

Exploit probability

30.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Qnap Qts < 4.2.6
• Qnap Qts < 4.3.3.1161
• Qnap Qts < 4.3.4.1190
• Qnap Qts < 4.3.6.1218
• Qnap Qts < 4.4.1.1201
• Qnap Qts < 4.4.2.1231
• Qnap Qts 4.2.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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