CVE-2026-44084: QNAP Video Station authorization bypass through user-controlled key

CVE-2026-44084 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-10-15

Video Station is a media playback application for QNAP NAS devices. A vulnerability in authorization logic allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls using a user-supplied key, potentially exposing sensitive data stored on the NAS.

Technologies: QNAP Video Station. Vendors: QNAP.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-44084 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44084 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-44084?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 15 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
QNAP Video Station before 5.8.8.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44084?
Yes: fixed in Video Station 5.8.8 and later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-44084 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-44084?
Check whether you run QNAP Video Station 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Video Station 5.8.8 and later

Technical details

An authorization bypass flaw in Video Station allows remote attackers to circumvent access controls through manipulation of a user-controlled cryptographic key or parameter. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated or low-privileged access to sensitive data. The issue is resolved in Video Station 5.8.8 and later.

Affected products

  • QNAP Video Station before 5.8.8

Timeline

  • 2026-10-15: disclosed

References

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