How severe is CVE-2022-27598?

CVE-2022-27598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27598?

CVE-2022-27598 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27598?

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

When was CVE-2022-27598 published?

CVE-2022-27598 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27598

CVE-2022-27598 is a low-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Qnap Qts
Published: 2023-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the out-of-bounds read vulnerability allows remote authenticated administrators to get secret values. The vulnerability affects the following QNAP operating systems: QTS, QuTS hero, QuTScloud, QVP (QVR Pro appliances) We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2346 build 20230322 and later QuTS hero h5.0.1.2348 build 20230324 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27598?: A vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the out-of-bounds read vulnerability allows remote authenticated administrators to get secret values. The vulnerability affects the following QNAP operating systems: QTS, QuTS hero, QuTScloud, QVP (QVR Pro appliances) We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2346 build 20230322 and later QuTS hero h5.0.1.2348 build 20230324 and later
How severe is CVE-2022-27598?: CVE-2022-27598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27598?: CVE-2022-27598 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27598 published?: CVE-2022-27598 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-06

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qutscloud:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-41b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-63b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-85b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-21a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-41a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-63a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qvp-85a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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