6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-47960
Synology SSL VPN Client Information Disclosure
Description

A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local HTTP server bound to the loopback interface. By leveraging user interaction with a crafted web page, attackers may retrieve sensitive files such as configuration files, certificates, and logs, leading to information disclosure.

INFO

Published Date :

April 10, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

April 13, 2026, 3:02 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47960 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Synology ssl_vpn_client
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM db201096-a0cc-46c7-9a55-61d9e221bf01
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update Synology SSL VPN Client to version 1.4.5-0684 or later to fix file access vulnerability.
  • Update Synology SSL VPN Client to version 1.4.5-0684.
  • Ensure HTTP server is not bound to loopback interface.
  • Restrict access to installation directory.
  • Review and secure configuration files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_26_05
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-47960 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Synology SSL VPN Client Vulnerabilities Let Remote Attackers Access Sensitive Files

Synology reveals two severe SSL VPN Client flaws that could let remote attackers steal sensitive files and intercept network traffic. The vulnerabilities affect users running older versions of the sof ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
VPN Security Alert: Synology Patches Flaws in SSL VPN Client

Synology has released an essential security update for its SSL VPN Client utility, addressing two “Important” severity vulnerabilities that could lead to sensitive data exposure and unauthorized traff ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47960 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 10, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local HTTP server bound to the loopback interface. By leveraging user interaction with a crafted web page, attackers may retrieve sensitive files such as configuration files, certificates, and logs, leading to information disclosure.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-552
    Added Reference https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_26_05
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.