CVE-2026-24723

MEDIUM

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service...

CVSS 3.16.5
CVSS v45.3
EPSS0.3%
Percentile19th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, impact contained to the vulnerable component, no confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, full availability impact.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference

Software attempts to use a NULL pointer, causing a crash and denial of service.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

A medium severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-24723) affects the target system. A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. We have already fixed the vulnerabili...

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-24723?
A medium severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-24723) affects the target system. A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. We have already fixed the vulnerabili...
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-24723?
CVE-2026-24723 has CVSS 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS: 0.3%.
Is CVE-2026-24723 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-24723 as of 2026-10-20.
How do I remediate CVE-2026-24723?
Apply vendor patches for CVE-2026-24723. Monitor the vendor advisories.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2026-24723
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published2026-10-15
Last Modified2026-10-16
ICS Relevance0%
Weakness (CWE)
NULL Pointer Dereference
SourceNVD
Official Description

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect File Station 5. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: File Station 5 5.5.6.5243 and later

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Qnap File Station < 5.5.6.5243
Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 4 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed

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