How severe is CVE-2024-38643?

CVE-2024-38643 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-2024-38643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38643?

CVE-2024-38643 affects Qnap Notes Station 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38643?

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.

Does CVE-2024-38643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37229.

When was CVE-2024-38643 published?

CVE-2024-38643 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38643

CVE-2024-38643 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Notes Station 3 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37229
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Qnap Notes Station 3
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability has been reported to affect Notes Station 3. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to gain access to and execute certain functions. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Notes Station 3 3.9.7 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38643?: A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability has been reported to affect Notes Station 3. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to gain access to and execute certain functions. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Notes Station 3 3.9.7 and later
How severe is CVE-2024-38643?: CVE-2024-38643 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-2024-38643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38643?: CVE-2024-38643 affects Qnap Notes Station 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38643?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-38643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37229.
When was CVE-2024-38643 published?: CVE-2024-38643 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:notes_station_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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