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CVE-2015-6913

4.3 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Create download task via URL" feature in Synology Download Station before 3.5-2967 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML vi…

Published Sep 11, 2015synologyCWE-79EPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2015-6913 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting synology download_station. It was published on September 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Create download task via URL" feature in Synology Download Station before 3.5-2967 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the urls parameter in an add_url_task action to dlm/downloadman.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update download_station 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
synologydownload_station0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/133520/Synology-Download-Station-3.5-2956-3.5-2962-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/32Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536428/100/0/threadedRefwww.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150809/multiple_cross_site_scripting_vulnerabilities_in_synology_download_station.htmlRefwww.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/DownloadStation?model=DS715Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/133520/Synology-Download-Station-3.5-2956-3.5-2962-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/32Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536428/100/0/threadedRefwww.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150809/multiple_cross_site_scripting_vulnerabilities_in_synology_download_station.htmlRefwww.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/DownloadStation?model=DS715

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6913?

CVE-2015-6913 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting synology download_station. It was published on September 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-6913?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6913?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update download_station 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-2015-6913?

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