XSS in QNAP Network & Virtual Switch ( <=5.2.1 )
CVE-2026-22896 Published on October 15, 2026

Stored XSS via Interface Name in Network & Virtual Switch App
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Network & Virtual Switch. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to inject malicious code. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Network & Virtual Switch in QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later Network & Virtual Switch in QTS 5.2.1.2930 build 20241025 and later Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS cloud c5.2.4.3041 build 20250211 and later Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS hero h5.2.1.2929 build 20241025 and later

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-22896 is exploitable with network access. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
HIGH
User Interaction:
PASSIVE

Weakness Type

What is a XSS Vulnerability?

The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

CVE-2026-22896 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.


Affected Versions

QNAP Systems Inc. Network & Virtual Switch: