How severe is CVE-2024-48864?

CVE-2024-48864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48864?

CVE-2024-48864 affects Qnap File Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48864?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-48864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54218.

When was CVE-2024-48864 published?

CVE-2024-48864 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48864

CVE-2024-48864 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap File Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-552.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54218
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Qnap File Station
Published: 2025-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to read/write files or directories. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: File Station 5 5.5.6.4741 and later

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48864?: A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to read/write files or directories. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: File Station 5 5.5.6.4741 and later
How severe is CVE-2024-48864?: CVE-2024-48864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48864?: CVE-2024-48864 affects Qnap File Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-48864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54218.
When was CVE-2024-48864 published?: CVE-2024-48864 was published on 2025-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-55

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:file_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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