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 and later
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 2.3 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A NULL pointer dereference flaw in qsyncsrv.cgi allows a remote attacker who has gained a legitimate user account to trigger an immediate denial of service on the Qsync Central server. The flaw is classified as CWE-476 and carries a CVSS score of 2.3, indicating a low severity impact that primarily disrupts availability rather than compromising confidentiality or integrity.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects QNAP Systems Inc.'s Qsync Central service. No specific product versions are listed in the advisory, but an update that addresses the flaw is available in Qsync Central 5.0.0.4 and later. Existing deployments that rely on earlier versions remain at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score of < 1% suggests that exploitation is unlikely, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. With a CVSS score of 2.3, the flaw is considered low severity. Nevertheless, an attacker who can authenticate to the Web UI would need only to trigger the vulnerable code path to cause a service crash. Remote execution of the attack requires a legitimate user account, reducing the attack surface but still offering a feasible DoS vector against unattended or poorly monitored systems.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 00:54 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Qsync Central 5.0.0.4 and later


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later.
  • Restrict access to the Qsync Central Web UI to trusted users and enforce strong authentication controls.
  • Monitor Qsync Central logs for repeated failures or crashes that may indicate a denial‑of‑service attempt.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 00:54 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Qnap Systems
Qnap Systems qsync Central
Vendors & Products Qnap Systems
Qnap Systems qsync Central

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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 and later
Title NULL Pointer Dereference in qsyncsrv.cgi
Weaknesses CWE-476
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Qnap Systems Qsync Central
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: qnap

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T14:44:34.080Z

Reserved: 2025-03-12T08:51:05.986Z

Link: CVE-2025-29896

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Updated: 2026-10-15T14:38:29.471Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-15T07:17:55.977

Modified: 2026-10-19T22:10:00.130

Link: CVE-2025-29896

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Updated: 2026-10-17T01:00:14Z

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