CVE-2025-53597: QNAP Systems License Center · CWE-121
Affects QNAP Systems License CenterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 1.2 Low : upgrade to 2.0.36 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.0.36
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade QNAP Systems License Center to 2.0.36.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.License Center | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately verify the version of QNAP License Center in use and upgrade to version 2.0.36 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Restrict administrative access to License Center to trusted personnel only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Network segmentation should be applied to limit access to License Center interfaces, ensuring they are not exposed to untrusted networks or the internet. Regularly audit and monitor administrative account activities for suspicious behavior that could indicate compromise. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection to detect anomalous process crashes or memory tampering. Additionally, maintain up-to-date backups of License Center configurations and related systems to enable rapid recovery in case of disruption. Finally, stay informed about QNAP security advisories and apply patches promptly to mitigate emerging threats.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported to affect License Center. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to modify memory or crash processes. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: License Center 2.0.36 and later