CVE-2024-38640
CVE-2024-38640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Download Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v4: 7.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37501
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Qnap Download Station
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Download Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to inject malicious code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Download Station 5.8.6.283 ( 2024/06/21 ) and later
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38640?
- A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Download Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to inject malicious code via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Download Station 5.8.6.283 ( 2024/06/21 ) and later
- How severe is CVE-2024-38640?
- CVE-2024-38640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-38640 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38640?
- CVE-2024-38640 affects Qnap Download Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38640?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-38640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37501.
- When was CVE-2024-38640 published?
- CVE-2024-38640 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qnap:download_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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