Vulnerability identifier: #VU52353
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
DiskStation Manager (DSM)
Server applications /
File servers (FTP/HTTP)
Vendor: Synology Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information in synorelayd. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to obtain sensitive information via an HTTP session.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
DiskStation Manager (DSM): 6.2.3 25426-2
External links
http://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_20_26
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1160
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.