How severe is CVE-2017-10700?

CVE-2017-10700 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-2017-10700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10700?

CVE-2017-10700 affects Qnap Qts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10700?

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-2017-10700 published?

CVE-2017-10700 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10700

CVE-2017-10700 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2017-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the medialibrary component in QNAP NAS 4.3.3.0229, an un-authenticated, remote attacker can execute arbitrary system commands as the root user of the NAS application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10700?: In the medialibrary component in QNAP NAS 4.3.3.0229, an un-authenticated, remote attacker can execute arbitrary system commands as the root user of the NAS application.
How severe is CVE-2017-10700?: CVE-2017-10700 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-2017-10700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10700?: CVE-2017-10700 affects Qnap Qts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10700?: 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-2017-10700 published?: CVE-2017-10700 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:4.3.3.0229:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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