CVE-2026-53882: CWE-59 in QNAP Systems Inc. Virtualization Station
Description
An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability has been reported to affect Virtualization Station. 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: Virtualization Station 4.1.1.130 and later
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
QNAP Systems Inc.
Virtualization Station
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in QNAP Virtualization Station is due to improper link resolution before file access, classified as CWE-59. It allows a remote attacker who has obtained a user account to exploit the flaw and compromise the system's security. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. The vendor fixed the issue in version 4.1.1.130, and versions from 4.1.x up to but not including 4.1.1.130 are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker with a user account can exploit this vulnerability to compromise the security of the affected Virtualization Station system. The CVSS score of 8.7 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, indicating significant potential damage if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Virtualization Station to version 4.1.1.130 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qnap
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T01:36:51.359Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0a18f2cdf04f65621d7ba
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 09:49:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 10:03:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 19:00:27 UTC
Views: 15
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