CVE-2025-53598: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · CWE-476
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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% 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:L/VA:N/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 2026-10-25.
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 verify their Qsync Central version and upgrade to version 5.0.0.4 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Implement strict access controls and monitor user accounts to detect unauthorized access, as exploitation requires valid credentials. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regularly audit logs for unusual activity related to Qsync Central usage. Network segmentation can limit exposure of Qsync Central services to trusted internal users only. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. Conduct user awareness training to prevent credential phishing and enforce strong password policies. Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address potential DoS events impacting Qsync Central services. Finally, keep all QNAP products updated and subscribe to vendor security advisories for timely patch information.
Description
CVE-2025-53598 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Qsync Central affecting version 5.0.x.x. A remote attacker with a valid user account can exploit this flaw to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, disrupting service availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require low-level privileges (a user account). The issue has been fixed in Qsync Central version 5.0.0.