CVE-2024-53697
CVE-2024-53697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Quts Hero with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54245
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Qnap Quts Hero
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to modify or corrupt memory. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-53697?
- An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to modify or corrupt memory. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later
- How severe is CVE-2024-53697?
- CVE-2024-53697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-53697 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-53697?
- CVE-2024-53697 primarily affects Qnap Quts Hero. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-53697?
- 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-2024-53697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-53697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54245.
- When was CVE-2024-53697 published?
- CVE-2024-53697 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2737:build_20240417:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2782:build_20240601:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2789:build_20240607:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2802:build_20240620:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2823:build_20240711:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2851:build_20240808:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.0.2860:build_20240817:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.1.2929:build_20241025:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.1.2940:build_20241105:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:quts_hero:h5.2.2.2952:build_20241116:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2737:build_20240417:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2744:build_20240424:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2782:build_20240601:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2802:build_20240620:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2823:build_20240711:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2851:build_20240808:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.0.2860:build_20240817:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.1.2930:build_20241025:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qnap:qts:5.2.2.2950:build_20241114:*:*:*:*:*:*
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