CVE-2025-22486: file station Cert Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: File Station 5 5.5.6.4791 and later and later

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
qnap	file_station	5.5.6.4691 — 5.5.6.4791

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-25-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22486? +

An improper certificate validation vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: File Station 5 5.5.6.4791 and later and later It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-22486? +

CVE-2025-22486 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22486? +

CVE-2025-22486 affects products from qnap, specifically: file_station. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-22486? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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