CVE-2025-59383: QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-on · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-onSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.7 Low : upgrade to 500.1.1 when convenient.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 11:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 500.1.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-on to 500.1.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QNAP Systems Inc.Media Streaming Add-on | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade the Media Streaming Add-on to version 500.1.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. In addition to patching, administrators should restrict network access to QNAP NAS devices and their add-ons to trusted networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. Employ network-level controls such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to monitor and block suspicious traffic targeting the media streaming service. Regularly audit and monitor logs for unusual activity or crashes related to the add-on. Disable or uninstall the Media Streaming Add-on if it is not required to minimize the attack surface. Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of security updates for all QNAP software components. Consider segmenting NAS devices from critical infrastructure to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise. Finally, maintain backups of critical data stored on NAS devices to enable recovery in case of disruption.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported to affect Media Streaming Add-On. The remote attackers can then exploit the vulnerability to modify memory or crash processes. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Media Streaming Add-on 500.1.1 and later