CVE-2025-66272

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Path Traversal in QNAP Video Station

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Video Station. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to read the contents of unexpected files or system data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Video Station 5.8.5 and later

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Published

2026-10-15

Last Modified

2026-10-16

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2025-66272

EUVD

EUVD-2025-211093

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
qnap	video_station	From 5.8.0 (inc) to 5.8.5 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in Video Station. If an attacker gains access to a user account, they can exploit it to read files or system data they should not have access to.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires an attacker to have a user account to exploit. Detection involves checking for unauthorized file access attempts or unusual file reads. Monitor logs for suspicious paths or repeated access to sensitive files. Ensure Video Station is updated to version 5.8.5 or later to prevent exploitation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files or system data, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized information disclosure, or further system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations requiring data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Video Station to version 5.8.5 or later to patch the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure unauthorized users cannot access the system and monitor for suspicious activity.

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