Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A03:2021 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V5 - Validation, Sanitization and Encoding Input validation, output encoding, parameterized queries
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | While the CVSS score and vector are not available for direct analysis, the attack vector is clearly network-based with a requirement for administrator-level authentication, which substantially reduces the real-world risk profile. The vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog, and no public proof-of-concept has been widely reported, further lowering immediate exploitation probability. However, the vulnerability's classification as XSS combined with its presence in multiple product branches and lack of EPSS data suggests moderate concern for organizations running unpatched QuFTP Service instances. The remediation appears straightforward (patching to specific versions), but the administrative access requirement means this is primarily a privilege escalation or insider threat vector rather than a primary attack entry point. Organizations should prioritize patching based on their own risk appetite and whether QuFTP Service is exposed to untrusted administrator accounts. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker who has obtained or brute-forced administrator credentials to a QuFTP Service instance could craft a malicious URL containing JavaScript payload and send it to another administrator user. If the second administrator visits the link while logged into QuFTP Service, the injected script would execute in their browser session with administrator privileges, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify administrative settings, or exfiltrate sensitive files stored on the server. This attack chain requires either credential compromise or insider threat scenarios, making it a secondary rather than primary attack vector. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 20, 2026
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in QuFTP Service that allows authenticated remote attackers with administrator credentials to bypass security mechanisms and read application data. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of QuFTP Service across different release branches (1.4.x, 1.5.x, and 1.6.x prior to specified patch versions). While no CVSS score, EPSS probability, or KEV status is currently available, the requirement for administrator-level access significantly constrains real-world exploitation risk.
RemediationAI
Organizations must upgrade QuFTP Service immediately to version 1.4.3 or later (for the 1.4.x branch), version 1.5.2 or later (for the 1.5.x branch), or version 1.6.2 or later (for the 1.6.x branch) as specified in the official QNAP security advisory at https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-15. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible, implement network segmentation to restrict access to the QuFTP Service administrative interface to a whitelist of trusted administrator IP addresses, enforce strong password policies and multi-factor authentication for administrator accounts, and monitor administrator activity logs for suspicious behavior. Additionally, consider deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to detect and block common XSS payloads in HTTP requests to the administrative interface.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), which represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw in web applications. QuFTP Service, identified via CPE (cpe:2.3:a:qnap_systems_inc.:quftp_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), is a file transfer protocol service developed by QNAP Systems Inc. The XSS flaw exists within the web-based administrative interface of QuFTP Service, where user-supplied input is rendered in HTML responses without proper sanitization or output encoding. This allows an attacker who has obtained administrator credentials to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of administrator sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized data access.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
4DescriptionCVE.org
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect QuFTP Service. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms or read application data.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QuFTP Service 1.4.3 and later QuFTP Service 1.5.2 and later QuFTP Service 1.6.2 and later
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-22895 is a low-severity vulnerability involving cross-site scripting (CVSS 2.2). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.
Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard cross-site scripting mitigations apply if patching is delayed.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
EUVD-2026-13714
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