How severe is CVE-2024-48861?

CVE-2024-48861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48861?

CVE-2024-48861 primarily affects Qnap Qurouter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-48861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43182.

When was CVE-2024-48861 published?

CVE-2024-48861 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48861

CVE-2024-48861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qurouter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43182
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Qnap Qurouter
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several product versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local network attackers to execute commands. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QuRouter 2.4.4.106 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48861?: An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several product versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local network attackers to execute commands. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QuRouter 2.4.4.106 and later
How severe is CVE-2024-48861?: CVE-2024-48861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48861?: CVE-2024-48861 primarily affects Qnap Qurouter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-48861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43182.
When was CVE-2024-48861 published?: CVE-2024-48861 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-44

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.0.190:build_20240522:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.1.172:build_20240606:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.1.634:build_20240710:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.2.317:build_20240903:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.2.538:build_20240923:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qurouter:2.4.3.103:build_20241011:*:*:*:*:*:*

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