CVE-2025-48725: QNAP Systems QuTS hero · Buffer Overflow
Affects QNAP Systems QuTS heroSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 0.6 Low : upgrade to h5.3.2.3354 build 20251225 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in h5.3.2.3354 build 20251225
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 QuTS hero to h5.3.2.3354 build 20251225.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.QuTS hero | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately verify the version of QuTS hero running on their QNAP devices and upgrade to version h5.3.2.3354 or later where the vulnerability is fixed. Implement strict user account management policies, including strong authentication, least privilege principles, and regular credential audits to reduce the risk of compromised accounts. Employ network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of QNAP devices to untrusted networks. Enable and monitor logging on QNAP devices to detect unusual user activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. Regularly back up critical data stored on QNAP devices to mitigate potential availability impacts. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can identify anomalous behavior related to memory corruption or process crashes. Engage in vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar buffer overflow issues proactively. Finally, maintain awareness of QNAP security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for updates on exploit developments.
Description
CVE-2025-48725 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's QuTS hero operating system versions h5.3.x. A remote attacker with a valid user account can exploit this flaw to modify memory or crash processes, potentially causing denial of service or instability. The vulnerability requires low privileges (a user account) but no user interaction. It has a low CVSS 4.0 score of 0.6 due to limited impact and exploitation complexity. The issue is fixed in QuTS hero version h5.