CVE-2024-27123: CWE-79 in QNAP Systems Inc. QcalAgent
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect QcalAgent. The local attackers can then exploit the vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms or read application data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QcalAgent 1.1.9 and later
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting issue in QcalAgent, allowing local attackers to execute malicious scripts that can bypass security controls or read application data. The flaw affects QcalAgent versions >=1.1.0 and <1.1.9. The vendor has released a fix in version 1.1.9. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, high impact on confidentiality, low impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to bypass security mechanisms or read sensitive application data, potentially compromising confidentiality. The impact on integrity and availability is low or none. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade QcalAgent to version 1.1.9 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation actions are specified or required.
CVE-2024-27123: CWE-79 in QNAP Systems Inc. QcalAgent
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect QcalAgent. The local attackers can then exploit the vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms or read application data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QcalAgent 1.1.9 and later
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.2medium
Affected software
QNAP Systems Inc.
QcalAgent
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting issue in QcalAgent, allowing local attackers to execute malicious scripts that can bypass security controls or read application data. The flaw affects QcalAgent versions >=1.1.0 and <1.1.9. The vendor has released a fix in version 1.1.9. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, high impact on confidentiality, low impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to bypass security mechanisms or read sensitive application data, potentially compromising confidentiality. The impact on integrity and availability is low or none. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade QcalAgent to version 1.1.9 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation actions are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qnap
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-20T09:36:58.211Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aace1f355bf5e2cf5a3c67b
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 07:02:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 07:17:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:12:52 UTC
Views: 9
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