How severe is CVE-2024-50394?

CVE-2024-50394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-50394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50394?

CVE-2024-50394 affects Qnap Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50394?

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-2024-50394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54222.

When was CVE-2024-50394 published?

CVE-2024-50394 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50394

CVE-2024-50394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Helpdesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54222
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Qnap Helpdesk
Published: 2025-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability has been reported to affect Helpdesk. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Helpdesk 3.3.3 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50394?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability has been reported to affect Helpdesk. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Helpdesk 3.3.3 and later
How severe is CVE-2024-50394?: CVE-2024-50394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-50394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50394?: CVE-2024-50394 affects Qnap Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50394?: 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-2024-50394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54222.
When was CVE-2024-50394 published?: CVE-2024-50394 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-25-05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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