CVE-2026-40535
published 2026-09-18CVE-2026-40535: An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before…
PriorityP338medium6.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNILAL
EPSS
0.43%
37.2th percentile
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote attackers to write limited files and conduct limited denial-of-service attacks.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| synology | diskstation_manager | >= 7.2.1 < 7.2.1-69057-10 | 7.2.1-69057-10 |
| synology | diskstation_manager | >= 7.2.2 < 7.2.2-72806-7 | 7.2.2-72806-7 |
| synology | diskstation_manager | >= 7.3 < 7.3.2-86009-2 | 7.3.2-86009-2 |
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VulDB
Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1 Desktop API path traversal (EUVD-2026-82795 / WID-SEC-2026-1125)
vuldb·2026-09-20·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2026-40535 [MEDIUM] Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1 Desktop API path traversal (EUVD-2026-82795 / WID-SEC-2026-1125)
A vulnerability was found in Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Desktop API. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-40535. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-8600
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-09-18
CVE-2026-40535 [MEDIUM] CWE-22 An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-8600
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote attackers to write limited files and conduct limited denial-of-service attacks.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-09-18
Published