CVE-2019-7192
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThis improper access control vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. To fix these vulnerabilities, QNAP...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
This improper access control vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. To fix these vulnerabilities, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.
- CVE Published
- Dec 05, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 88.2%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
QNAP NAS devices running Photo Station
|
QTS 4.4.1: Photo Station before version 6.0.3, QTS 4.3.4 - QTS 4.4.0: Photo Station before version 5.7.10, QTS 4.3.0 - QTS 4.3.3: Photo Station before version 5.4.9, QTS 4.2.6: Photo Station before version 5.2.11 |
Affected |
CVE References
- qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-25 qnap.com · CVE Record https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201911-25
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/157857/QNAP-QTS-And-Photo-Station-6.0.... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157857/QNAP-QTS-And-Photo-Statio...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-06-08 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-06-02 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-7192.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-05-24 15:44:29 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Incorrect Authorization
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-7192.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2020-05-24 15:44:29 UTC · 85 stars
QNAP pre-auth root RCE Exploit (CVE-2019-7192 ~ CVE-2019-7195)
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 2 months ago00:00 UTC · about 2 months ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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15:44 UTC about 6 years ago15:44 UTC · about 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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16:17 UTC over 6 years ago16:17 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-7192
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.88213,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}