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CVE-2022-43748

5.8 · MEDIUM

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in file operation management in Synology Presto File Server before 2.1.2-1601 allows remote attackers to…

Published Oct 26, 2022CWE-22EPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2022-43748 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 26, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in file operation management in Synology Presto File Server before 2.1.2-1601 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43748?

CVE-2022-43748 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 26, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-43748?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, 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-2022-43748?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2022-43748?

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