# CVE-2026-24719: QNAP QTS and QuTS hero command injection

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-24719-qnap-qts-and-quts-hero-command-injection  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-10. Updated: 2026-06-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-24719 · Severity: info · CVSS 8.6 · Published 2026-06-10

A security vulnerability has been identified in QNAP NAS operating systems that could allow an attacker with administrative access to take full control of the device. By exploiting this flaw, an authorized user can bypass security restrictions to run unauthorized system commands. This could lead to the complete compromise of stored data, service disruptions, or the use of the device as a foothold for further attacks within the corporate network.

Technologies: [QNAP Systems, Inc. QuTS hero](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/quts-hero). Vendors: [QNAP Systems, Inc.](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/qnap-systems-inc).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-24719 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-24719 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-24719?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 8.6, published 10 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** QNAP Systems, Inc. QuTS hero h5.2.x versions prior to h5.2.9.3499 build 20260514.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-24719?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-24719 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-24719?** Check whether you run QNAP Systems or Inc. QuTS hero at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in several QNAP operating system versions, including QTS and QuTS hero. The flaw allows a remote attacker who has already obtained high-privilege (administrator) credentials to inject and execute arbitrary system commands via the network. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands within the system's management interface. Successful exploitation results in full system compromise with the privileges of the executing process. QNAP has released security updates to address this issue in QTS 5.2.9.3492 build 20260507 and QuTS hero h5.2.9.3499 build 20260514.

## Affected products

- QNAP Systems, Inc. QTS 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.9.3492 build 20260507
- QNAP Systems, Inc. QuTS hero h5.2.x versions prior to h5.2.9.3499 build 20260514

## Timeline

- 2026-06-10: disclosed
- 2026-06-10: advisory: QNAP advisory QSA-26-23 published

## References

- [https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-23](https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-23)

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