External Control of File Name or Path in QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync
CVE-2025-62842 is an external control of file name or path vulnerability in QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS 3). According to the provided advisory, the flaw allows attacker-influenced file name or path handling in HBS 3, which can be exploited by an attacker who has local network access. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized reading or modification of files or directories on the affected system. QNAP reports the issue is fixed in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync version 26.2.0.938 and later.
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A QNAP vulnerability affecting HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync, referenced as one of the zero-day vulnerabilities patched after Pwn2Own Ireland 2025.
A zero-day vulnerability in QNAP HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync software, demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2025 and patched by QNAP.
A zero-day vulnerability in QNAP's HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync, exploited during Pwn2Own Ireland 2025.
One of multiple vulnerabilities demonstrated at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 affecting QNAP routers and NAS devices; patched by QNAP (via HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync update).
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