Skip to main content
VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-59383: QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-on · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-onSource CVE Database V5

0
Compare

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

CVSS 4.0 base score
2.7Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:U

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 1 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade QNAP Systems Media Streaming Add-on to 500.1.1.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
QNAP Systems Inc.Media Streaming Add-onAffected
  • >=500.1.x <500.1.1
Fixed in
  • 500.1.1

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

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…