The included file is a patch for the SHELLSHOCK vulnerability.  
Copy file to C:\Program Files\MediaMatrix\NWare 1.x.x\plugins\nware\firmware\
Apply in the same manner as a Target Firmware Upgrade choosing the file "release_1.0.1_bash" from the Available Firmware list.
Has been tested on 1.7.1 and 1.6.5.
NION reboots twice after uploading the patch.