How severe is CVE-2017-20210?

CVE-2017-20210 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-2017-20210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20210?

CVE-2017-20210 primarily affects Qnap Photo Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20210?

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.

Does CVE-2017-20210 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-20210 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18926.

When was CVE-2017-20210 published?

CVE-2017-20210 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20210

CVE-2017-20210 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Photo Station 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-18926
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Qnap Photo Station
Published: 2025-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Photo Station 5.4.1 & 5.2.7 include the security fix for the vulnerability related to the XMR mining programs identified by internal research.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20210?: Photo Station 5.4.1 & 5.2.7 include the security fix for the vulnerability related to the XMR mining programs identified by internal research.
How severe is CVE-2017-20210?: CVE-2017-20210 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-2017-20210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20210?: CVE-2017-20210 primarily affects Qnap Photo Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20210?: 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.
Does CVE-2017-20210 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-20210 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18926.
When was CVE-2017-20210 published?: CVE-2017-20210 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en-in/security-advisory/nas-201705-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:photo_station:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qnap:photo_station:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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