CVE-2026-22900: qnap systems inc. qunetswitch Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 20-03-2026Last modified 25-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-22900 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in qnap systems inc. qunetswitch. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability has been reported to affect QuNetSwitch. The remote attackers can then exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QuNetSwitch 2.0.5.0906 and later
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Critical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Qnap1 product
- qunetswitch≥ 2.0.1.13077, < 2.0.5.0906
Qnap systems inc.1 product
- qunetswitch≥ 2.0.x, < 2.0.5.0906
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-11Vendor Advisory