CVE-2025-14108 is a critical command injection vulnerability identified in the ZSPACE Q2C NAS product, specifically affecting version 1.1.0210050 and earlier. The vulnerability resides in the zfilev2_api.OpenSafe function, which handles HTTP POST requests at the endpoint /v2/file/safe/open. The issue arises from improper sanitization of the safe_dir parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary operating system commands. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, significantly increasing the attack surface. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, data theft, or disruption of NAS services. Although no active exploitation has been reported, the public availability of exploit code raises the likelihood of imminent attacks. The vendor has been notified and confirmed the vulnerability, with a patch planned but not yet released. The vulnerability does not require special privileges or complex attack vectors, making it accessible to a broad range of threat actors. The NAS device is typically used for centralized storage and file sharing, so exploitation could affect multiple users and connected systems within an organization.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to severe consequences including unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on the NAS, potential lateral movement within corporate networks, and disruption of critical file services. Confidentiality is at risk as attackers could exfiltrate data; integrity could be compromised by altering or deleting files; and availability could be impacted by executing destructive commands or ransomware deployment. Organizations relying on ZSPACE Q2C NAS for essential storage or backup functions may face operational downtime and data loss. Given the remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could target vulnerable devices exposed to the internet or accessible within internal networks. This risk is heightened in sectors with stringent data protection requirements such as finance, healthcare, and government institutions across Europe. The public release of exploit code increases the urgency for mitigation to prevent potential widespread attacks.

1. Immediately restrict network access to the ZSPACE Q2C NAS devices by implementing firewall rules to limit access to trusted IP addresses and internal networks only. 2. Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable API endpoint /v2/file/safe/open if possible through configuration or network controls. 3. Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity related to the safe_dir parameter or unexpected command execution attempts. 4. Apply vendor patches promptly once released to remediate the vulnerability. 5. If a patch is not yet available, consider isolating the NAS devices from the internet and untrusted networks to reduce exposure. 6. Conduct a thorough audit of NAS device configurations and user permissions to minimize attack surface. 7. Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability and signs of exploitation to enable rapid detection and response. 8. Implement network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement from compromised NAS devices. 9. Regularly back up critical data stored on the NAS to secure, offline locations to mitigate data loss risks.