Video Station 5.8.8: Auth Bypass via User-Controlled Key (CVE-2026-44084)
CVE-2026-44084 Published on October 15, 2026
Access Code Forgery in Video Station leading to unauthorized media access
An authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability has been reported to affect Video Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive data.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version:
Video Station 5.8.8 and later
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-44084 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. 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.
Weakness Type
What is an Insecure Direct Object Reference / IDOR Vulnerability?
The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
CVE-2026-44084 has been classified to as an Insecure Direct Object Reference / IDOR vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-44084
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Affected Versions
QNAP Systems Inc. Video Station:- Version 5.8.x and below 5.8.8 is affected.