CVE-2025-54146: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · NULL Pointer Dereference
Affects QNAP Systems Qsync CentralSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 1.3 Low : upgrade to 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 ) when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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:N/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
To mitigate CVE-2025-54146, European organizations should: 1) Immediately upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2) Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Implement strict user account management policies to limit the number of users with access to Qsync Central and regularly audit user privileges. 4) Monitor Qsync Central logs for unusual authentication attempts or service crashes that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Segment Qsync Central systems within the network to limit exposure and contain potential attacks. 6) Educate users about credential security to prevent phishing or social engineering attacks that could lead to account compromise. 7) Maintain regular backups of synchronized data to ensure recovery in case of service disruption. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control hardening and operational monitoring tailored to the vulnerability's exploitation requirements.
Description
CVE-2025-54146 is a low-severity NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's Qsync Central 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, crashing or disrupting the service. The vulnerability does not require user interaction, but does require authenticated access, limiting its exploitation scope. QNAP has addressed this issue in Qsync Central version 5.0.0.