CVE-2025-48724: 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, 14:05 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 immediately verify their Qsync Central version and upgrade to version 5.0.0.4 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict access controls and monitor user account activities to detect unauthorized access attempts, as exploitation requires valid credentials. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can reduce the risk of credential compromise. Network segmentation should be applied to limit exposure of Qsync Central services to only trusted internal networks or VPNs. Regularly auditing logs for unusual process crashes or memory errors related to Qsync Central can help identify exploitation attempts early. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools with memory anomaly detection may provide additional protection. Finally, organizations should maintain an incident response plan tailored to handle potential denial of service or memory corruption incidents affecting synchronization services.
Description
CVE-2025-48724 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Qsync Central product affecting version 5.0.x.x. A remote attacker with a valid user account can exploit this flaw to modify memory or crash processes without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-120, indicating a classic buffer overflow issue. The vendor has released a fix in Qsync Central version 5.0.0.