DOM-Based XSS Vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero
Published Jun 3, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
DOM-Based XSS Vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero
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QFinch assessment
A DOM-based XSS vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running QTS and QuTS hero. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. QTS versions prior to 4.5.3.1652 Build 20210428. QNAP Systems Inc. QuTS hero versions prior to h4.5.2.1638 Build 20210414. QNAP Systems Inc. QuTScloud versions prior to c4.5.5.1656 Build 20210503. This issue does not affect: QNAP Systems Inc. QTS 4.3.6; 4.3.3.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Jun 3, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026