CVE-2024-53698
CVE-2024-53698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-415.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54246
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Qnap Qts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A double free 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 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-2024-53698?
- A double free 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 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-2024-53698?
- CVE-2024-53698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-53698 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-53698?
- CVE-2024-53698 primarily affects Qnap Qts. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-53698?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-53698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-53698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54246.
- When was CVE-2024-53698 published?
- CVE-2024-53698 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (19)
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
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