CVE-2025-33032: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Aug 29, 2025
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains an administrator 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: QTS 5.2.5.3145 build 20250526 and later QuTS hero h5.2.5.3138 build 20250519 and later

Affected Software

28 affected components
QNAP QTS<5.2.5.3145
QNAP QuTS hero<5.2.5.3138
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2737-build_20240417
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2744-build_20240424
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2782-build_20240601
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2802-build_20240620
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2823-build_20240711
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2851-build_20240808
QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2860-build_20240817
QNAP QTS=5.2.1.2930-build_20241025
QNAP QTS=5.2.2.2950-build_20241114
QNAP QTS=5.2.3.3006-build_20250108
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3070-build_20250312
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3079-build_20250321
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3092-build_20250403
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2737-build_20240417
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2782-build_20240601
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2789-build_20240607
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2802-build_20240620
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2823-build_20240711
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2851-build_20240808
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2860-build_20240817
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.1.2929-build_20241025
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.1.2940-build_20241105
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.2.2952-build_20241116
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.3.3006-build_20250108
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.4.3070-build_20250312
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.4.3079-build_20250321

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade QNAP QTS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.5.3145
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade QNAP QuTS hero to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in h5.2.5.3138

Event History

Aug 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33032?

CVE-2025-33032 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation by attackers with administrator access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-33032?

To fix CVE-2025-33032, update to the latest version of QNAP QTS or QuTS hero that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-33032?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-33032 may allow an attacker to read sensitive system files and data, compromising the system's security.

4

Which versions of QNAP software are affected by CVE-2025-33032?

CVE-2025-33032 affects QNAP QTS versions up to 5.2.5.3145 and QuTS hero versions up to 5.2.5.3138.

5

Is there any known exploitation of CVE-2025-33032 in the wild?

As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of CVE-2025-33032 being exploited in the wild.

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