Qnap · Qutscloud · CVE-2021-28799
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0415 on QTS 4.5.2
HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210412 on QTS 4.3.6
HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.4
HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.3
HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTS hero h4.5.1
HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTScloud c4.5.1~c4.5.4
**Description**
The issue is related to an improper authorization vulnerability in QNAP NAS running HBS 3, which can allow remote attackers to log in to a device. This vulnerability has been exploited in real-world incidents, including a ransomware campaign known as Qlocker, which targeted QNAP NAS devices. The campaign started in April 2021 and allowed attackers to encrypt files on the devices, demanding a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. A new version of the Qlocker ransomware, QLocker2, was discovered in January, which also exploits this vulnerability. It is estimated that hundreds of devices have been affected by these campaigns.
**Recommendations**
For HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0415 on QTS 4.5.2, update to version v16.0.0415 or later.
For HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210412 on QTS 4.3.6, update to version v3.0.210412 or later.
For HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.4, update to version v3.0.210411 or later.
For HBS 3 versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.3, update to version v3.0.210411 or later.
For HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTS hero h4.5.1, update to version v16.0.0419 or later.
For HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTScloud c4.5.1~c4.5.4, update to version v16.0.0419 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the HBS 3 application until a patch is available.