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CVE-2025-48723: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · Buffer Overflow

Affects QNAP Systems Qsync CentralSource CVE Database V5

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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

CVSS 4.0 base score
0.6Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:U

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
QNAP Systems Inc.Qsync CentralAffected
  • =5.0.x.x
Fixed in
  • 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 )

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.

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