CVE-2025-47206: QNAP Systems File Station 5 · CWE-787
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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% 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:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 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 2026-10-25.
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 should prioritize updating File Station 5 to version 5.5.6.4933 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strong access controls and credential management to reduce the risk of account compromise, including implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for NAS access. Network segmentation should be employed to limit exposure of NAS devices to untrusted networks. Monitoring and logging access to File Station should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities indicative of exploitation attempts. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on NAS devices can help identify residual risks. Additionally, organizations should review and restrict user permissions on File Station to the minimum necessary to limit the potential impact of compromised accounts. Backup strategies should be verified to ensure rapid recovery in case of data corruption or service disruption. Finally, security awareness training should emphasize the risks of credential theft and insider threats related to NAS systems.
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to modify or corrupt memory. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: File Station 5 5.5.6.4933 and later