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QNAP Responds to Vulnerability Reports in Hikvision Cameras and Provides Recommendations to QNAP QVR Pro and QVR Elite Users
Taipei, Taiwan, September 2, 2022 – After a thorough investigation and verification process, QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today addressed vulnerability CVE-2021-36260 of Hikvision cameras and provides the following recommendations to QVR Pro and QVR Elite users who may be potentially affected.
According to the security advisory by Hikvision, if these cameras are installed in the same LAN network, and this network cannot be accessed externally, attackers will NOT be able to exploit this vulnerability.
Although this vulnerability does not directly influence QNAP surveillance products, it is highly recommended to update the firmware of the cameras listed in the advisory to reduce the possibility of being exposed to potential risks. These risks include, but is not limited to, failure to record from cameras that stop working, or receiving forged data from cameras.
For more information about the vulnerability and affected models/firmware versions, please refer to the Hikvision website and follow its instructions to update the cameras.
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QNAP delivers integrated technology solutions through software innovation, hardware craftsmanship, and in-house manufacturing. With strengths in storage, networking, and smart video surveillance, QNAP also integrates cloud services to enhance data safety, intelligence, and workflow efficiency. We envision the NAS as a core platform unifying high availability, cybersecurity, edge AI, IT/OT resilience, and cloud management—empowering organizations across industries to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
