CVE-2025-22486: QNAP Systems File Station 5 · CWE-295
Affects QNAP Systems File Station 5Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 5.6.0 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.6.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade QNAP Systems File Station 5 to 5.6.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc. File Station 5 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations using QNAP File Station 5 should prioritize updating to version 5.5.6.4791 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit user-level access to trusted personnel only, reducing the risk of initial compromise. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate NAS devices from broader corporate networks, minimizing lateral movement opportunities. Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing NAS management interfaces can further reduce unauthorized access risks. Monitoring network traffic for unusual certificate-related anomalies or MitM indicators can help detect exploitation attempts. Regularly auditing user accounts and permissions on NAS devices will help identify and remove unnecessary privileges. Organizations should also ensure secure configuration of TLS/SSL settings on NAS devices and consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious activities related to certificate misuse or network interception.
Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: File Station 5 5.5.6.4791 and later and later