CVE-2025-54148
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NULL Pointer Dereference in Qsync Central Enables Remote DoS

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect Qsync Central. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Qsync Central 5.0.0.4 ( 2026/01/20 ) and later
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-54148
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Vendor Product Version / Range
qnap qsync_central From 5.0.0.0 (inc) to 5.0.0.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference issue affecting Qsync Central. It occurs when a remote attacker who has gained access to a user account exploits the flaw to cause the software to crash or become unresponsive.

Essentially, the attacker can trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by exploiting this vulnerability.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with a user account to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against Qsync Central, causing the service to crash or become unavailable.

This can disrupt normal operations and potentially impact availability of services relying on Qsync Central.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed.

Additionally, ensure that user accounts are secured to prevent unauthorized remote access, as exploitation requires a remote attacker to have a user account.

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