CVE-2025-62853
Path Traversal in File Station 5 Allows Unauthorized File Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qnap | file_station | From 5.5.6.4691 (inc) to 5.5.6.5190 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a path traversal issue affecting File Station 5. It allows a remote attacker who has gained a user account to exploit the vulnerability to read the contents of files or system data that they should not normally have access to.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to access sensitive or unexpected files and system data, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information and compromising the confidentiality of your system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade File Station 5 to version 5.5.6.5166 or later, where the issue has been fixed.
Additionally, restrict remote user account access to trusted users only, as exploitation requires a valid user account.