CVE-2025-14108 is a critical command injection vulnerability affecting ZSPACE Q2C NAS devices running version 1.1.0210050. The vulnerability resides in the zfilev2_api.OpenSafe function, which handles HTTP POST requests to the /v2/file/safe/open endpoint. The issue arises from improper sanitization of the safe_dir parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary OS commands. This flaw can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers. The vulnerability's CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 reflects its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low attack complexity and no privileges needed. Although no confirmed exploits are reported in the wild, proof-of-concept exploit code has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation. The vendor has not responded to early disclosure attempts, and no official patches or mitigations have been released, leaving users exposed. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the NAS device, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or disruption of storage services. Given the critical role NAS devices play in data storage and backup, exploitation could severely impact organizational operations and data security.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on ZSPACE Q2C NAS devices, data corruption, or complete system takeover. This could disrupt business continuity, especially for sectors relying heavily on NAS for critical data storage such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government agencies. The ability to execute arbitrary commands remotely without authentication increases the risk of widespread compromise within networks. Additionally, attackers could leverage compromised NAS devices as footholds for lateral movement, data exfiltration, or launching ransomware attacks. The lack of vendor response and patches exacerbates the risk, forcing organizations to rely on compensating controls. The impact is heightened in environments where these NAS devices are exposed to untrusted networks or insufficiently segmented internal networks. Confidentiality breaches could lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR, resulting in legal and financial penalties.

Until an official patch is released, European organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate ZSPACE Q2C NAS devices from untrusted networks and limit access to trusted administrators only. Deploy firewall rules to block external access to the vulnerable /v2/file/safe/open endpoint and monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting this path. Disable or restrict the HTTP POST service on the NAS if feasible. Employ intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics tuned to detect command injection attempts. Conduct regular audits of NAS device logs to identify suspicious command execution or anomalous behavior. If possible, replace or upgrade affected NAS devices to alternative solutions with active vendor support. Establish incident response plans specifically addressing NAS compromise scenarios. Maintain up-to-date backups stored offline or in immutable storage to enable recovery in case of data loss or ransomware.