CVE-2025-62856
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 local attacker who has obtained an administrator account to exploit the vulnerability and 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 with administrator privileges to access sensitive or unexpected files on the system. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information or system data.
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 5.5.6.5190 or later, where the issue has been fixed.
Additionally, restrict administrator account access to trusted users only, as exploitation requires local administrator privileges.