CVE-2024-5401
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Improper control of dynamically-managed code resources vulnerability in WebAPI component in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.1.1-42962-8 and 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079 allows remote authenticated users to obtain privileges without consent via unspecified vectors.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-5401
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | db201096-a0cc-46c7-9a55-61d9e221bf01 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Synology DiskStation Manager to version 7.1.1-42962-8 or later.
- Update Synology DiskStation Manager to version 7.2.1-69057-2 or later.
- Update Synology DiskStation Manager to version 7.2.2-72806 or later.
- Update Synology Unified Controller to version 3.1.4-23079 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-5401.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_27 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-5401 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-5401
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper control of dynamically-managed code resources vulnerability in WebAPI component in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.1.1-42962-8 and 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079 allows remote authenticated users to obtain privileges without consent via unspecified vectors. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-913 Added Reference https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_27