CVE-2020-36198
CVE-2020-36198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Malware Remover with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Qnap Malware Remover
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect certain versions of Malware Remover. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover versions prior to 4.6.1.0. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover 3.x.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36198?
- A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect certain versions of Malware Remover. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover versions prior to 4.6.1.0. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover 3.x.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36198?
- CVE-2020-36198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36198 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36198?
- CVE-2020-36198 affects Qnap Malware Remover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36198?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-36198 published?
- CVE-2020-36198 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162849/QNAP-MusicStation-MalwareRemover-File-Upload-Command-Injection.html
- https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/qsa-21-16
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-592/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qnap:malware_remover:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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