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CVE-2025-52868: 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, 14:05 UTC

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

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