Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-49042 affects Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156. A local user may be able to make the MinGW DLL component load functionality from an untrusted location, leading to arbitrary code execution. This is mainly a workstation or administrator-tool risk, not a remote internet-facing service issue based on the available CVE data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint remediation issue. It requires local access, but successful exploitation could give an attacker full code execution impact on affected systems. Focus first on administrator machines and shared environments.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-829 in the MinGW DLL component of Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vectors are unspecified in the public record.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed where Synology Hyper Backup Explorer is installed below version 3.0.1-0156, especially on shared workstations, admin endpoints, or systems where lower-privileged local users exist.
Exploitation context
The public CVE record indicates local, low-privilege exploitation and arbitrary code execution. No CISA KEV listing or source-provided evidence of active exploitation was included. Public details do not specify the exact triggering vectors.
Researcher notes
The CVE is recent in the provided data but maps to a 2022 identifier. Available public information is sparse: affected component, version boundary, CWE, and CVSS are known; exploit mechanics and exact vectors are not described.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Synology Hyper Backup Explorer to 3.0.1-0156 or later.
- Review Synology’s release notes for current vendor guidance.
- Restrict local access to systems running the affected application.
- Prioritize administrator workstations and shared systems for remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints with Synology Hyper Backup Explorer installed.
- Confirm installed versions are 3.0.1-0156 or later.
- Check software deployment tools for older installed copies.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9synologyVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Release noteCVE reference, synology · vendor-advisory
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Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
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