CVE-2025-68406
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qnap | qsync_central | From 5.0.0.0 (inc) to 5.0.0.4 (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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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.