CVE-2025-46616
📋 TL;DR
Quantum StorNext Web GUI API before version 7.2.4 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to arbitrary remote code execution. This affects StorNext RYO, StorNext Xcellis Workflow Director, and ActiveScale Cold Storage systems. Attackers could gain full control of affected systems through this file upload vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- StorNext RYO
- StorNext Xcellis Workflow Director
- ActiveScale Cold Storage
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining root/administrator privileges, data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file upload leading to web shell deployment, lateral movement within the network, and data theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and file upload restrictions, potentially only affecting the web application layer.
🎯 Exploit Status
Based on CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type), exploitation likely involves uploading malicious files to execute code. Authentication status not specified in CVE description.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.2.4
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download StorNext 7.2.4 from Quantum support portal. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Apply the update following Quantum's installation guide. 4. Restart affected services or systems as required. 5. Verify successful update and functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Upload Types
allConfigure web application firewall or reverse proxy to block suspicious file uploads and restrict allowed file types.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate StorNext systems from internet and restrict access to trusted networks only.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure to trusted IP addresses only.
- Deploy web application firewall with file upload filtering rules and monitor for suspicious upload attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check StorNext version via web GUI or command line. Versions below 7.2.4 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Quantum documentation for specific version check commands for your platform.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify system is running version 7.2.4 or later through the web interface or version check commands.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file upload activity in web server logs
- Suspicious POST requests to upload endpoints
- Execution of unexpected processes or scripts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from StorNext systems
- File uploads to non-standard paths or with suspicious extensions
SIEM Query:
source="stornext_web_logs" AND (url="*upload*" OR method="POST") AND (file_extension="*.php" OR file_extension="*.jsp" OR file_extension="*.asp" OR file_extension="*.exe")