CVE-2024-45538CWE-352csrf

CVE-2024-45538

Critical · published December 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
29.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky CSRF vulnerability in Synology's WebAPI Framework could let attackers execute arbitrary code remotely—without even breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person dropping off a package at your door without asking for ID—anyone could send you a malicious gift that opens the door to your home! If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your Synology device, leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even the installation of malicious software. This is absolutely devastating for anyone who relies on Synology for secure data management!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person dropping off a package at your door without asking for ID—anyone could send you a malicious gift that opens the door to your home! This vulnerability allows attackers to send unauthorized requests to the WebAPI, letting them execute any code they like. The flaw exists in versions of Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806, and in Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your Synology device, leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even the installation of malicious software. This is absolutely devastating for anyone who relies on Synology for secure data management! Patch your Synology devices immediately to the latest versions: 7.2.1-69057-2 or 7.2.2-72806 for DSM, and 3.1.4-23079 for DSMUC. Additionally, review your security settings to ensure CSRF protections are in place! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your devices and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00367 · 29.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-352 · Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Published
2025-12-04T20:15Z
Affected products (3)
ProductVersionsFixed in
synology/diskstation_manager≥ 7.2.1-69057, < 7.2.1-69057-27.2.1-69057-2
synology/diskstation_manager≥ 7.2.2-72803, < 7.2.2-728067.2.2-72806
synology/diskstation_manager_unified_controller≥ 3.1-23028, < 3.1.4-230793.1.4-23079
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 DEC 14:16Z
    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WebAPI Framework in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology…
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