CVE-2026-50612: CWE-61 in QNAP Systems Inc. QuMagie
Description
An unix symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability has been reported to affect QuMagie. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QuMagie 2.9.2 and later
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
QNAP Systems Inc.
QuMagie
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-61) in QuMagie allows an attacker who has obtained a user account to exploit a symlink following flaw, potentially compromising the security of the system. The vulnerability is present in versions starting from 2.9.x up to but not including 2.9.2. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.4, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, scope, and security requirements.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker with a user account can leverage the symlink following vulnerability to compromise the system's security, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade QuMagie to version 2.9.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation actions are indicated or required according to the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qnap
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T09:13:19.797Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0a18d2cdf04f65621d7b3
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 09:49:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 10:03:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 19:00:27 UTC
Views: 16
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