CVE-2018-8916

CVSS 3.0 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jun 8, 2018
Updated: Jan 14, 2025
CWE ID 640
CWE ID 620

Summary

CVE-2018-8916 is a password change vulnerability affecting Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions prior to 6.2-23739. This issue allows remote, authenticated users to reset passwords without proper verification, posing a significant security risk. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to affected systems by simply changing the administrator password. The lack of verification during the password change process enables this vulnerability, making it crucial for Synology users to update their DSM instances to a secure version to mitigate the risk.

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Affected Products

  • DiskStation Manager

Affected Vendors

  • Synology