How severe is CVE-2021-38685?

CVE-2021-38685 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-2021-38685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38685?

CVE-2021-38685 affects Qnap Qvr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38685?

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-2021-38685 published?

CVE-2021-38685 was published on 2021-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38685

CVE-2021-38685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qvr 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Qnap Qvr
Published: 2021-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device, VioStor. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38685?: A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device, VioStor. If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later
How severe is CVE-2021-38685?: CVE-2021-38685 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-2021-38685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38685?: CVE-2021-38685 affects Qnap Qvr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38685?: 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-2021-38685 published?: CVE-2021-38685 was published on 2021-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-51

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:qvr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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