Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessReach QuantaStor Kapacitor service over network
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DeliveryConnect without authentication
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ExploitSubmit malicious Kapacitor task/command
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ExecutionKapacitor executes command as root
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ImpactFull root code execution on appliance
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
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 | Exploitation requires network reachability to the QuantaStor Kapacitor interface, which is exposed without authentication per the ZDI advisory; the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms no privileges and no user interaction are needed against affected installations. The concrete prerequisite is that the misconfigured Kapacitor service (default InfluxData port TCP 9092) is reachable from the attacker's position - that is the specific feature that must be exposed. The primary limiting factor is network exposure of that service: deployments that firewall or segment the management/storage network so Kapacitor is unreachable from untrusted hosts significantly constrain real-world exploitability, even though the flaw itself needs no credentials. |
| Impact | All available severity signals align. The CVSS 3.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with no user interaction and full C/I/A impact, and the description independently confirms unauthenticated code execution as root - vector and prose agree, which raises confidence. No EPSS score was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified, and no SSVC decision record is in the input. The vulnerability is NOT in CISA KEV and no POC was supplied, so there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code yet; however, trivial preconditions, root-level impact, and a public ZDI advisory make this a genuine high-priority patch candidate rather than a high-CVSS-but-low-real-risk issue. The main uncertainty is real-world exposure: exploitation depends on the vulnerable Kapacitor interface being network-reachable, which may be limited in properly segmented storage deployments. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker who can reach a QuantaStor appliance's Kapacitor interface connects to it directly, and because no authentication is enforced, submits a task or command that Kapacitor executes on the host. Since the service runs as root, the attacker obtains full root code execution without credentials or user interaction. No public POC was provided in the source data, but the low attack complexity makes reliable exploitation straightforward once the endpoint is exposed. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Aug 20, 2026
Unauthenticated remote code execution in OSNEXUS QuantaStor lets network-based attackers run arbitrary code as root by abusing an insecurely configured Kapacitor service that exposes functionality with no authentication check. ZDI (ZDI-26-480, ZDI-CAN-30036) rates it CVSS 9.8; no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch version is identified in the available data, so the exact fixed build must be obtained directly from OSNEXUS - consult the ZDI advisory at https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-480/ and the vendor for the patched QuantaStor release, then upgrade as the primary fix. As compensating controls until a patch is applied, restrict network access to the QuantaStor management/storage network and firewall the Kapacitor service ports (InfluxData Kapacitor defaults to TCP 9092) so the unauthenticated interface is not reachable from untrusted networks; the trade-off is that legitimate remote alerting/automation integrations relying on Kapacitor may break. Where feasible, place QuantaStor management interfaces behind a VPN or dedicated administrative VLAN and disable or lock down the Kapacitor configuration if it is not operationally required, accepting the loss of the associated real-time alerting functionality.
Affected VersionsENISA
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Technical ContextAI · show details
QuantaStor is a software-defined storage (SDS) platform that bundles several supporting services. The weakness lies in how QuantaStor configures Kapacitor, InfluxData's real-time data-processing and alerting engine from the TICK stack, which supports user-defined tasks/functions capable of invoking system commands. Because QuantaStor exposes this Kapacitor functionality over the network without authentication, the root cause maps to CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for a Critical Function): a security-sensitive capability is reachable before any identity or authorization check. The affected product is identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:osnexus:quantastor with the version field wildcarded, so the exact fixed build must be confirmed with the vendor.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable, unauthenticated Kapacitor interface (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) yields code execution as root with full C/I/A loss; scope unchanged as impact stays within the vulnerable host.
Primary rating from Vendor (zdi).
CVSS VectorVendor: zdi
DescriptionCVE.org
OSNEXUS QuantaStor Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OSNEXUS QuantaStor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of Kapacitor. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-30036.
Executive ViewAI
OSNEXUS QuantaStor storage systems are exposed to unauthenticated remote code execution (CVSS 9.8) affecting any internet-facing deployment. The vulnerability provides attackers with root-level system access without credentials through the Kapacitor service, creating immediate risk of data theft, ransomware deployment, and complete operational loss. No public exploit code currently exists, but organizations cannot rely on obscurity given the critical severity and absence of available patches.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict network access to Kapacitor service via firewall to authorized internal networks only; disable Kapacitor service if not operationally required; implement continuous monitoring and alerting for unauthorized management interface access; maintain air-gapped backups with tested restore procedures; elevate incident response readiness for all QuantaStor systems.
Threat Intelligence Overview
How this decision was reached
The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
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