CVE-2025-54161: File Station 5

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to prevent other systems, applications, or processes from accessing the same type of resource.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: File Station 5 5.5.6.5068 and later

Affected Software

2 affected components
Synology File Station 5<5.5.6.5068
QNAP File Station>=5.5.6.4691<5.5.6.5190

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: File Station 5 5.5.6.5068 and later

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 58088
Event
via NVD·11:58 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54161?

CVE-2025-54161 has a critical severity rating due to the potential impact of resource exhaustion by an attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54161?

To fix CVE-2025-54161, ensure that you apply the latest software updates for Synology File Station 5 and QNAP File Station.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-54161?

CVE-2025-54161 affects Synology File Station 5 versions up to 5.5.6.5068 and QNAP File Station versions between 5.5.6.4691 and 5.5.6.5190.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2025-54161?

CVE-2025-54161 can be exploited by an attacker who gains access to an administrator account within the affected software.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-54161 being exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54161 can lead to denial of service as other systems, applications, or processes may be blocked from accessing resources.

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