CVE-2025-44015: QNAP Systems HybridDesk Station · Command Injection
Affects QNAP Systems HybridDesk StationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 Low : upgrade to 4.3.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.3.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade QNAP Systems HybridDesk Station to 4.3.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc. HybridDesk Station | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Immediate upgrade of HybridDesk Station to version 4.2.18 or later to apply the official patch addressing CVE-2025-44015. 2. Restrict local network access to QNAP NAS devices by implementing network segmentation and access control lists (ACLs) to limit exposure only to trusted users and systems. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts targeting NAS devices. 4. Employ strong authentication mechanisms and limit user privileges on NAS devices to reduce the risk of low-privilege exploitation. 5. Regularly audit NAS device configurations and firmware versions to ensure timely application of security updates. 6. Educate network users about the risks of local network compromise and enforce endpoint security controls to prevent initial footholds. 7. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of detecting command injection attempts or anomalous NAS activity. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, privilege management, and active monitoring tailored to the specific threat vector.
Description
A command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect HybridDesk Station. If an attacker gains local network access, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: HybridDesk Station 4.2.18 and later