CVE-2025-68406
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Path Traversal in Qsync Central Allows Unauthorized File Access

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description
A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Qsync Central. 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: 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-2025-68406
Affected Vendors & Products
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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-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 vulnerability is a path traversal issue affecting Qsync Central. It allows a remote attacker who has gained access to a user account to exploit the vulnerability and read the contents of files or system data that they should not normally be able to access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with user-level access to read unexpected or sensitive files on the system. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information or system data, potentially compromising confidentiality.

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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, since the vulnerability requires a remote attacker to have a user account, reviewing and tightening user account access controls may help reduce risk.

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