CVE-2015-7261
CVE-2015-7261 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Iartist Lite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Qnap Iartist Lite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The FTP service in QNAP iArtist Lite before 1.4.54, as distributed with QNAP Signage Station before 2.0.1, has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a session on TCP port 21.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7261?
- The FTP service in QNAP iArtist Lite before 1.4.54, as distributed with QNAP Signage Station before 2.0.1, has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a session on TCP port 21.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7261?
- CVE-2015-7261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-7261 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7261?
- CVE-2015-7261 primarily affects Qnap Iartist Lite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7261?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-7261 published?
- CVE-2015-7261 was published on 2016-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:qnap:iartist_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qnap:signage_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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