Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend unauthenticated network request
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ExploitAccess critical QVR Pro function
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ExecutionBypass authentication mechanism
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ImpactGain unauthorized system access
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against QVR Pro versions prior to 2.7.4.14. A critical function lacks authentication, allowing remote attackers to gain full system access over the network without credentials or user interaction. |
| Impact | This vulnerability presents elevated real-world risk despite missing CVSS metrics. The attack vector is remote network-based with no authentication required (by definition of the vulnerability class), and exploitation complexity appears low given that the flaw involves missing authentication checks entirely. The lack of documented EPSS score, KEV status, or public proof-of-concept availability suggests this may be a recently disclosed or embargoed vulnerability, but the fundamental nature of authentication bypass in a surveillance management platform means automated exploitation is highly probable once weaponized. The criticality is compounded by the fact that QVR Pro manages video recording infrastructure—compromised instances could result in footage deletion, surveillance system takeover, or lateral network movement into protected networks. The availability of a patch (version 2.7.4.14+) confirms vendor acknowledgment and should be prioritized for immediate deployment. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker on the internet scans for exposed QVR Pro instances and sends an unauthenticated HTTP request to a critical administrative endpoint (such as system configuration, user management, or video archive access). Due to the missing authentication check, the application processes the request as if it came from an authenticated administrator, allowing the attacker to retrieve sensitive information, modify recording settings, delete footage, or create backdoor accounts for persistent access. The attack requires no credentials and can be fully automated, making it a high-probability threat once the vulnerability details become public. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 20, 2026
QVR Pro contains a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) that allows remote attackers to access critical functions without proper credential validation, potentially gaining unauthorized system access. All versions prior to QVR Pro 2.7.4.14 are affected. This authentication bypass vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote exploitation of a surveillance management platform, representing a direct threat to organizations relying on QVR Pro for video recording and system administration.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade QVR Pro to version 2.7.4.14 or later as provided by QNAP (see security advisory at https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-07). Until patching is completed, implement network-level mitigations including restricting direct network access to QVR Pro systems to trusted administrative networks only, deploying a reverse proxy with mandatory authentication and TLS enforcement, and disabling or isolating any critical functions that do not require authentication. Monitor QVR Pro access logs for evidence of exploitation attempts, particularly requests to administrative or configuration endpoints originating from untrusted sources. If immediate patching is not feasible, consider temporarily taking affected QVR Pro instances offline until the update can be applied.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
QVR Pro is QNAP's professional video recording and management solution, identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems_inc.:qvr_pro. The vulnerability stems from CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function), a root cause classification indicating that certain critical application functions lack proper authentication mechanisms. This suggests that one or more API endpoints, administrative functions, or system configuration interfaces within QVR Pro fail to validate user credentials before processing requests, allowing the application to treat unauthenticated requests as if they were legitimately authenticated. The absence of CVSS scoring in the advisory may indicate this is a pre-disclosure or preliminary report, though the severity is evident from the authentication bypass nature and remote attack vector.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionCVE.org
A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Pro. The remote attackers can then exploit the vulnerability to gain access to the system.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QVR Pro 2.7.4.14 and later
Zero Day Initiative Advisories
Executive ViewAI
QVR Pro versions before 2.7.4.14 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that permits unauthenticated remote attackers to access critical administrative functions, potentially compromising surveillance systems and organizational security infrastructure. Organizations using QVR Pro face immediate risk of unauthorized system access, data exfiltration, and loss of video surveillance integrity without urgent remediation.
Apply vendor patch to version 2.7.4.14 or later. Pending patching: restrict QVR Pro administrative interfaces to trusted internal networks only using firewall rules; disable external remote access if not operationally required; implement network-level authentication or VPN requirement for all QVR Pro connections; monitor access logs for suspicious connection patterns.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
EUVD-2026-13718
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