CVE-2022-49042: hyper backup (CVSS 7.8)

Description

An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in MinGW DLL component in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0012

Probability of exploitation

0.02%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-829 CWE-829

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
synology	hyper_backup_explorer	< 3.0.1-0156

References

Other References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/HyperBackupExplorer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49042? +

An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in MinGW DLL component in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49042? +

CVE-2022-49042 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0012, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49042? +

CVE-2022-49042 affects products from synology, specifically: hyper_backup_explorer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49042? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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