CVE-2025-11837: CWE-94 in QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover
CVE-2025-11837 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Malware Remover product, specifically affecting versions 6.6.x. It involves improper control of code generation (CWE-94), which allows remote attackers to bypass protection mechanisms without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has been fixed in Malware Remover version 6.6.8.20251023 and later. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-11837) in QNAP Malware Remover is classified as CWE-94, indicating improper control of code generation. It allows remote attackers to bypass the product's protection mechanisms without authentication or user interaction, posing a significant security risk. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix in version 6.6.8.20251023 and later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to bypass Malware Remover's protection mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or evasion of malware detection. This impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Malware Remover to version 6.6.8.20251023 or later to apply the official fix provided by QNAP Systems Inc. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-11837: CWE-94 in QNAP Systems Inc. Malware Remover
Description
CVE-2025-11837 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Malware Remover product, specifically affecting versions 6.6.x. It involves improper control of code generation (CWE-94), which allows remote attackers to bypass protection mechanisms without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has been fixed in Malware Remover version 6.6.8.20251023 and later. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.1high
Affected software
QNAP Systems Inc.
Malware Remover
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-11837) in QNAP Malware Remover is classified as CWE-94, indicating improper control of code generation. It allows remote attackers to bypass the product's protection mechanisms without authentication or user interaction, posing a significant security risk. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix in version 6.6.8.20251023 and later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to bypass Malware Remover's protection mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or evasion of malware detection. This impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Malware Remover to version 6.6.8.20251023 or later to apply the official fix provided by QNAP Systems Inc. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qnap
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-16T05:24:28.428Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6957eb35db813ff03ef35592
Added to database: 01/02/2026, 15:58:45 UTC
Last enriched: 05/26/2026, 20:20:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:30:58 UTC
Views: 180
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