CVE-2021-29087

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in webapi component in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.3-25426-3 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory synology.com
Affected: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_20_26 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29087?
CVE-2021-29087 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29087?
To fix CVE-2021-29087, 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-2021-29087 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29087 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-29087?
CVE-2021-29087 affects Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).
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