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CVE-2013-6987

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the FileBrowser components in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 4.3-3810 Update 3 allow remote attackers to read, write, and delete arbitrary…

Published Dec 31, 2013synologyCWE-22EPSS 14.89%

Overview

CVE-2013-6987 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting synology diskstation_manager. It was published on December 31, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the FileBrowser components in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 4.3-3810 Update 3 allow remote attackers to read, write, and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) path parameter to file_delete.cgi or (2) folder_path parameter to file_share.cgi in webapi/FileStation/; (3) dlink parameter to fbdownload/; or unspecified parameters to (4) html5_upload.cgi, (5) file_download.cgi, (6) file_sharing.cgi, (7) file_MVCP.cgi, or (8) file_rename.cgi in webapi/FileStation/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update diskstation_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124563Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/177Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/30475Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/64483Refwww.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/model/DS114Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89892Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124563Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/177Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/30475Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/64483

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6987?

CVE-2013-6987 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting synology diskstation_manager. It was published on December 31, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-6987?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6987?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update diskstation_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-6987?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-6987 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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