CVE-2025-57708: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · Unthrottled Resource Allocation
Affects QNAP Systems Qsync CentralSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 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 42% 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:H/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 upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict user account management policies, including regular review and revocation of unused or suspicious accounts to reduce the risk of credential misuse. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Qsync Central users will further mitigate unauthorized access risks. Monitoring resource utilization and setting alerts for unusual spikes can help detect exploitation attempts early. Network segmentation of QNAP devices and limiting access to trusted users and IP ranges can reduce exposure. Additionally, organizations should audit logs for signs of abnormal resource consumption or repeated access patterns indicative of exploitation. Regular backups and business continuity plans should be maintained to minimize operational impact in case of service disruption.
Description
CVE-2025-57708 is a resource allocation 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 exhaust shared resources without limits or throttling, potentially causing denial of service for other systems or processes. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-770, indicating improper management of resource allocation. It has a low CVSS 4.0 score of 2.3 due to the requirement of authenticated access and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity.