CVE-2021-38688 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2021-38688

Improper Authentication in Qfile

Vulnerability Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect Android App Qfile. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise app and access information We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Qfile: Qfile 3.0.0.1105 and later

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Code Ninja

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Affected Vendor

QNAP Systems Inc.

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Affected Software

Qfile
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified

Timeline

Official Publish: December 29th, 2021
Last Modified: September 16th, 2024
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1556 Modify Authentication Process
Credential Access