CVE-2025-54169: QNAP Systems File Station 5 · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects QNAP Systems File Station 5Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.9 Medium : upgrade to 5.5.6.5068 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.5.6.5068
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade QNAP Systems File Station 5 to 5.5.6.5068.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.File Station 5 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately upgrade all QNAP NAS devices running File Station 5 to version 5.5.6.5068 or later to apply the official patch.
- Enforce strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts on NAS devices to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Limit user privileges strictly to the minimum necessary, avoiding granting unnecessary access rights that could be exploited.
- Restrict remote access to NAS management interfaces using VPNs or IP whitelisting to reduce exposure to external attackers.
- Monitor user account activity and audit logs for unusual access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.
- Disable or remove unused user accounts promptly to minimize attack surface.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate NAS devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive systems.
- Regularly back up NAS configurations and data to enable recovery in case of compromise.
- Educate users about phishing and credential security to prevent account takeover.
- Consider deploying intrusion detection systems capable of identifying anomalous file access or memory read behaviors on NAS devices.
Description
CVE-2025-54169 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. 's File Station 5, specifically affecting version 5.5.x. A remote attacker with a valid user account can exploit this flaw to read sensitive data beyond intended memory boundaries, potentially exposing secret information. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.9 (medium) severity score. It has been fixed in File Station 5 version 5.5.6.