How severe is CVE-2024-38646?

CVE-2024-38646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-38646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38646?

CVE-2024-38646 affects Qnap Notes Station 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38646?

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

Does CVE-2024-38646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37698.

When was CVE-2024-38646 published?

CVE-2024-38646 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38646

CVE-2024-38646 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Notes Station 3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37698
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Qnap Notes Station 3
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability has been reported to affect Notes Station 3. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated attackers who have gained administrator access to read or modify the resource. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Notes Station 3 3.9.7 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38646?: An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability has been reported to affect Notes Station 3. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated attackers who have gained administrator access to read or modify the resource. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Notes Station 3 3.9.7 and later
How severe is CVE-2024-38646?: CVE-2024-38646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-38646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38646?: CVE-2024-38646 affects Qnap Notes Station 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37698.
When was CVE-2024-38646 published?: CVE-2024-38646 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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