How severe is CVE-2019-7194?

CVE-2019-7194 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-2019-7194 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-7194 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7194?

CVE-2019-7194 affects Qnap Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7194?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2019-7194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-7194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-16738. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).

When was CVE-2019-7194 published?

CVE-2019-7194 was published on 2019-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7194

CVE-2019-7194 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Photo Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-06-08). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-06-08)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-16738
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-06-08)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Qnap Photo Station
Published: 2019-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7194?: This external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.
How severe is CVE-2019-7194?: CVE-2019-7194 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-2019-7194 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-7194 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7194?: CVE-2019-7194 affects Qnap Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2019-7194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-7194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-16738. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).
When was CVE-2019-7194 published?: CVE-2019-7194 was published on 2019-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:photo_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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