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CVE-2021-28799 (GCVE-0-2021-28799)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-05-13 02:55 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:25
VLAI CISA Shadowserver Previdian
Title
Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync)
Summary
An improper authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync. ) If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to log in to a device. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 versions prior to v16.0.0415 on QTS 4.5.2; versions prior to v3.0.210412 on QTS 4.3.6; versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.4; versions prior to v3.0.210411 on QTS 4.3.3; versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTS hero h4.5.1; versions prior to v16.0.0419 on QuTScloud c4.5.1~c4.5.4. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 2 . QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 1.3 .
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-04 14:53 UTC
CWE
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 Affected: unspecified , < v16.0.0415 (custom)
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QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 Affected: unspecified , < v3.0.210412 (custom)
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QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 Affected: unspecified , < v3.0.210411 (custom)
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QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 3 Affected: unspecified , < v16.0.0419 (custom)
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QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 2 Unaffected: all versions
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QNAP Systems Inc. HBS 1.3 Unaffected: all versions
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Date Public
2021-04-22 00:00
Credits
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2021-28799

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2022-03-31 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2022-03-31
Asserted: 2022-03-31

Scope
Notes: KEV entry: QNAP NAS Improper Authorization Vulnerability | Affected: QNAP / Network Attached Storage (NAS) | Description: QNAP NAS running HBS 3 contains an improper authorization vulnerability which can allow remote attackers to log in to a device. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-04-21 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28799

Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev


Details
Cwes CWE-285
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Due Date 2022-04-21
Date Added 2022-03-31
Vendorproject QNAP
Vulnerabilityname QNAP NAS Improper Authorization Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Known

References

Created: 2026-02-02 13:25 UTC | Updated: 2026-02-06 07:53 UTC
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2021-28799

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-07 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Characteristics
Severity: 98.0

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-01-14
Asserted: 2026-01-14
Last Seen: 2026-09-07

Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: QNAP / QNAP NAS running HBS 3 | Class: nas | Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8) | IoT: yes | In CISA KEV: yes | Honeypot connections on 2026-09-07: 3

Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver


Details
1D 1
Iot yes
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class nas
7D Avg 2
Vendor QNAP
30D Avg 1
90D Avg 1
Product QNAP NAS running HBS 3
Cisa Kev yes
Connections 3
Observation Date 2026-09-07
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 9.8
Vulnerability Severity Critical

References

Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC | Updated: 2026-09-09 01:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2021-28799

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2022-03-31 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2022-03-31
Asserted: 2022-03-31

Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync) | Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. / HBS 3, HBS 2, HBS 1.3 | CVSS: 10.0 (CRITICAL) | Used in malware: yes | Not yet in CISA KEV: False

Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Confirmed Compromise

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel


Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync)
Vendor QNAP Systems Inc.
Product HBS 3, HBS 2, HBS 1.3
Added Date 2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 10.0
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity CRITICAL
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware yes
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev False

References

Created: 2026-06-23 11:13 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-23 11:13 UTC
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