CVE-2016-6554

Synology NAS servers DS107, DS116, and DS213, use default credentials

Description

Synology NAS servers DS107, firmware version 3.1-1639 and prior, and DS116, DS213, firmware versions prior to 5.2-5644-1, use non-random default credentials of: guest:(blank) and admin:(blank) . A remote network attacker can gain privileged access to a vulnerable device.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.50% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory synology.com
Affected: Synology NAS server DS107
Affected: Synology NAS server DS116
Affected: Synology NAS server DS213
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/DS213 release notes vendor advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93805 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/404187 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6554?
CVE-2016-6554 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6554?
To fix CVE-2016-6554, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6554 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-6554 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6554?
CVE-2016-6554 affects Synology NAS server DS107, Synology NAS server DS116, Synology NAS server DS213.
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