CVE-2025-52872: QNAP Systems QTS · Buffer Overflow
Affects QNAP Systems QTSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 1.3 Low : upgrade to 5.2.7.3256 build 20250913 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 5.2.7.3256 build 20250913, h5.3.0.3192 build 20250716, h5.2.7.3256 build 20250913
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Jan 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade QTS to 5.2.7.3256 build 20250913; QuTS hero to h5.3.0.3192 build 20250716 or h5.2.7.3256 build 20250913.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.QTS | Affected
| Fixed in
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| QNAP Systems Inc.QuTS hero | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately verify their QNAP NAS firmware versions and upgrade to QTS 5.2.7.3256 build 20250913 or later, or the corresponding patched QuTS hero versions. Since exploitation requires a valid user account, enforcing strong password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and regular credential audits is critical to reduce the risk of account compromise. Network segmentation and limiting administrative access to trusted networks can further reduce exposure. Monitoring NAS device logs for unusual activity or crashes may help detect exploitation attempts. Disabling unnecessary services and restricting remote management interfaces to VPN or secure channels will also mitigate risk. Organizations should maintain an inventory of QNAP devices and ensure timely application of vendor security updates. Finally, educating users about phishing and credential security can help prevent initial account compromise.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to modify memory or crash processes. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.7.3256 build 20250913 and later QuTS hero h5.2.7.3256 build 20250913 and later QuTS hero h5.3.0.3192 build 20250716 and later