CVE-2021-38679: Improper Authentication in Kazoo Server

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-02-11 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-287

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Kazoo Server. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Kazoo Server: Kazoo Server 4.11.22 and later

Affected products

Linn Products Limited Kazoo Server: before 4.11.22 — fixed in 4.11.22

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Linn Products Limited Kazoo Server 4.11.22. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-01
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-22-01

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