CVE-2024-50395: An authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-50395 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting media streaming add-on. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming add-on. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local network attackers to gain privilege. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Media Streaming add-on 500.1.1.6 ( 2024/08/02 ) and later

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): QNAP Systems, Inc. · Vendor: qnap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qnap media streaming add-on UPGRADE

Affected: >= 500.1.1.0 and < 500.1.1.6

Fixed in: 500.1.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 500.1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-streaming-add-on || rpm -q media-streaming-add-on || media-streaming-add-on --version

2. UPGRADE to 500.1.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-streaming-add-on

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-streaming-add-on

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 500.1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-streaming-add-on sudo apt install media-streaming-add-on=<VERSION_BEFORE_500.1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold media-streaming-add-on

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list media-streaming-add-on sudo dnf downgrade media-streaming-add-on-<VERSION_BEFORE_500.1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add media-streaming-add-on

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-50395?

media streaming add-on: upgrade to 500.1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50395 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50395 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-50395 affect?

CVE-2024-50395 affects media streaming add-on. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming add-on. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local network attackers to gain privilege. We have already fixed the vulnerab

How urgent is CVE-2024-50395?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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