CVE-2019-7195: QNAP Photo Station Path Traversal Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-7195 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in QNAP Photo Station. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 08-06-2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns. EPSS estimates a 89.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 05-12-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-06-2022
   Added to CISA KEVQNAP Photo Station Path Traversal Vulnerability
3. 22-06-2022
   CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
4. 21-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

This external control of file name or path vulnerability allows remote attackers to access or modify system files. To fix the vulnerability, QNAP recommend updating Photo Station to their latest versions.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.