Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Synology BeeDrive for desktop versions before 1.3.2-13814 have a local code execution flaw tied to how an OpenSSL DLL is loaded. An attacker needs local user access, but successful exploitation could run code with serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint patching item, especially where BeeDrive is installed on shared or higher-value workstations. Business urgency is meaningful, but lower than remotely exploitable perimeter issues because local access is required.
Technical view
CVE-2023-52945 is a CWE-427 uncontrolled search path element issue in the OpenSSL DLL component of Synology BeeDrive for desktop before 1.3.2-13814. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to endpoints running Synology BeeDrive for desktop before 1.3.2-13814. This is not described as a remote network service issue; the CVSS vector requires local access and low privileges.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The public description says arbitrary code execution is possible through unspecified vectors, so operational details are incomplete.
Researcher notes
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-427 and affects an OpenSSL DLL component, but public sources do not specify the exact DLL search path behavior or triggering vector. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond local, low-privilege code execution until Synology or CVE data adds detail.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Synology BeeDrive for desktop to 1.3.2-13814 or later.
- Use Synology's official advisory and update channel for remediation guidance.
- Remove BeeDrive from endpoints where it is not business-required.
- Limit local user access on affected endpoints until updates are complete.
- Monitor Synology's advisory for revised fixes or additional mitigation notes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Synology BeeDrive for desktop installations.
- Flag versions older than 1.3.2-13814 as vulnerable.
- Confirm remediation by rechecking the installed BeeDrive version.
- Prioritize shared workstations and systems with broad local user access.
- Review endpoint telemetry for unexpected BeeDrive or OpenSSL DLL changes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Synology-SA-24:26 BeeDrive for desktopCVE reference, synology · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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