CVE-2021-28799 Details
Description
An improper authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync. ) If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to log in to a device. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0415 on QTS 4.5.2; versions prior to v3.0.210412 on QTS 4.3.6; versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.4; versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.3; versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTS hero h4.5.1; versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTScloud c4.5.1~c4.5.4. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 2 . QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 1.3 .
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-28799 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/QSA-21-13 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/QSA-21-13 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| QNAP NAS Improper Authorization Vulnerability | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| qnap hybrid backup sync | < 16.0.0415 < 3.0.210412 < 3.0.210411 < 16.0.0419 |
CPE
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| qnap qts | 4.5.2 4.3.6 4.3.3 4.3.4 |
CPE
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| qnap quts hero | h4.5.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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| qnap qutscloud | >= c4.5.1, <= c4.5.4 |
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Change History
13 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 14, 2023 | CPE Deprecation Remap | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 21, 2021 | CPE Deprecation Remap | [email protected] |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |