CVE-2020-27653
8.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2020-27653 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting synology router_manager. It was published on October 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Algorithm downgrade vulnerability in QuickConnect in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.2.4-8081 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update router_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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| synology | router_manager | >= 1.2, < 1.2.4-8081 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27653?
CVE-2020-27653 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting synology router_manager. It was published on October 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2020-27653?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, 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-2020-27653?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from synology. Update router_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.
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