PatchTheCVECVE-2026-24717: A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions
CVE-2026-24717 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting qts, quts hero. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to read the contents of unexpected files or system data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.9.3492 build 20260507 and later QuTS hero h5.2.9.3499 build 20260514 and later QuTS hero h5.3.4.3500 build 20260520 and later
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-06-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-23 |
Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-24717?
qts: upgrade to 5.2.9.3492; quts hero: upgrade to h5.2.9.3499, h5.3.4.3500, h6.0.0.3459. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-24717 being exploited?
CVE-2026-24717 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-2026-24717 affect?
CVE-2026-24717 affects qts, quts hero. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to read the contents of unexpected files or syst
How urgent is CVE-2026-24717?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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