(Pwn2Own) QNAP QHora-322 qvpn_db_mgr username SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of QNAP QHora-322 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
The specific flaw exists within the qvpn_db_mgr module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Additional Details
QNAP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-26-12
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-11-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-03-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-03-30 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Bongeun Koo (@kiddo_pwn) and Evangelos Daravigkas (@freddo_1337) of Team DDOS
