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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-34808 is an SSRF flaw in Synology Media Server. A remote unauthenticated attacker could make the vulnerable service reach internal network resources. The direct impact described is limited information exposure, but NAS devices often sit near sensitive file and media networks, so outdated Media Server packages should be prioritized for upgrade.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not presented as actively exploited, but unauthenticated network SSRF on NAS infrastructure can expose internal resources and should be cleared from internet-facing or sensitive environments quickly.
Technical view
The issue affects the CGI component of Synology Media Server before 1.8.3-2881. CVSS 3.1 is 5.8: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. The public record does not specify request vectors.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Synology NAS systems running Media Server versions earlier than 1.8.3-2881, especially where the service is reachable from untrusted networks or can reach internal resources.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV is false. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated by CVSS, but public details in the bundle do not describe exploit mechanics or affected deployment patterns.
Researcher notes
The source data confirms SSRF in the CGI component but leaves vectors unspecified. Validation should focus on version, network reachability, and whether the NAS can access sensitive intranet systems. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Synology Media Server.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Synology Media Server to 1.8.3-2881 or later.
- Review the Synology advisory for product-specific update guidance.
- Restrict Media Server access from untrusted networks.
- Limit NAS outbound access to sensitive internal services.
- Monitor Synology package advisories for related fixes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Synology NAS devices running Media Server.
- Confirm installed Media Server versions are 1.8.3-2881 or later.
- Check whether Media Server is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review firewall rules limiting NAS access to intranet services.
- Document exceptions where upgrades are delayed.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_21_10CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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