CVE-2026-26243: Arbitrary Folder Deletion in Qsync Central 5.0.0.5

Published Oct 15, 2026
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Qsync Central. If a remote attacker gains a user 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: Qsync Central 5.0.0.6 and later Qsync Central 5.1.0.2 and later Qsync Central 5.2.0.4 and later

Affected Software

1 affected component
QNAP Qsync Central<5.0.0.6, <5.1.0.2, <5.2.0.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Qsync Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.0.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Qsync Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.1.0.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Qsync Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.0.4

Event History

Oct 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments need to be updated?

Qsync Central versions earlier than 5.0.0.6, 5.1.0.2, or 5.2.0.4 are affected. Update to the fixed release or a later version in the applicable release branch.

2

What access does an attacker need?

A remote attacker must first obtain a user account. The provided information does not indicate that unauthenticated exploitation is possible.

3

What can exploitation expose?

An attacker who exploits the path traversal issue can read contents of unintended files or system data. The provided details do not specify particular file paths or data types.

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