CVE-2025-52868: 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
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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 upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Additionally, enforce strong user authentication policies including multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Limit network exposure of Qsync Central interfaces to trusted internal networks or VPNs to reduce remote attack surface. Monitor user account activity for suspicious behavior that could indicate compromised credentials. Implement strict access controls and regularly audit user accounts to ensure only authorized personnel have access. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection to detect anomalous process crashes or memory corruption events. Finally, maintain regular backups of synchronized data to ensure recovery in case of service disruption.
Description
CVE-2025-52868 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, potentially disrupting service or causing instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require low-level privileges (a user account). It has a low CVSS 4.0 score of 0.6, reflecting limited impact and exploitation complexity.