CVE-2025-48723: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · Buffer Overflow
Affects QNAP Systems Qsync CentralSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 0.6 Low : upgrade to 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 ) when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 )
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Feb 2026
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 Qsync Central to 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 ).
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.Qsync Central | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize upgrading Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later to remediate this vulnerability. In addition to patching, organizations should enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of credential compromise, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user accounts accessing Qsync Central. Network segmentation and firewall rules should limit access to Qsync Central services to trusted internal networks or VPNs, minimizing exposure to remote attackers. Regular monitoring of logs for unusual activity or repeated process crashes can help detect exploitation attempts early. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to identify anomalous memory modifications or crashes may provide additional defense.
Description
CVE-2025-48723 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Qsync Central software, specifically affecting version 5.0.x.x. A remote attacker who has obtained a user account with limited privileges can exploit this flaw to modify memory or cause process crashes, potentially leading to denial of service or further exploitation. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require authentication with a user-level account. The issue has been fixed in Qsync Central version 5.0.0.