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CVE-2025-57708VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2025-57708: QNAP Systems Qsync Central · Unthrottled Resource Allocation

Affects QNAP Systems Qsync CentralSource CVE Database V5

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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

CVSS 4.0 base score
2.3Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:U

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
QNAP Systems Inc.Qsync CentralAffected
  • =5.0.x.x
Fixed in
  • 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 )

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.

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