How severe is CVE-2022-27592?

CVE-2022-27592 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-2022-27592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27592?

CVE-2022-27592 affects Qnap Qvr Smart Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27592?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-27592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-27592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-32093.

When was CVE-2022-27592 published?

CVE-2022-27592 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27592

CVE-2022-27592 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qvr Smart Client 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-32093
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Qnap Qvr Smart Client
Published: 2024-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Windows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27592?: An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Windows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later
How severe is CVE-2022-27592?: CVE-2022-27592 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-2022-27592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27592?: CVE-2022-27592 affects Qnap Qvr Smart Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-27592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-27592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-32093.
When was CVE-2022-27592 published?: CVE-2022-27592 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-22

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:qvr_smart_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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