ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-28799: QNAP NAS Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Facts
VendorQNAP
ProductNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV31 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline21 Apr 2022
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-285

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

QNAP NAS running HBS 3 contains an improper authorization vulnerability which can allow remote attackers to log in to a device.

SOURCES

Other QNAP flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.