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Synology CVE-2026-3091

MEDIUM
Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
2026-02-24 security@synology.com
6.7
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Search path element control
Impact

CVSS 6.7 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: High. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via local access.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read or write arbitrary files during installation by placing a malicious DLL in.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Synology Presto Client versions prior to 2.1.3-0672 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking during installation, enabling local attackers with user privileges to read or write arbitrary files by placing malicious libraries in the installer directory. The vulnerability requires user interaction and local access but grants high-impact capabilities including confidentiality and integrity violations. No patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 6.7

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Synology Presto Client before 2.1.3-0672 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files during installation by placing a malicious DLL in advance in the same directory as the installer. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

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Classified as CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). Affects Presto Client. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Synology Presto Client before 2.1.3-0672 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files during installation by placing a malicious DLL in advance in the same directory as the installer.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.7 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Synology Presto Client before 2.1.3-0672 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files during installation by placing a malicious DLL in advance in the same directory as the installer.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Synology Presto Client should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-3091, a DLL hijacking vulnerability rated CVSS 6.7. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 98% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +34
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:synology:presto_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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webman/imageSelector.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.0 before 4.0-2259, 4.2 before 4.2-3243, and 4.3 before

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5.6 Jan 04

Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and branch prediction may allow unauthorized disclosure of

CVE-2017-15889 HIGH POC
8.8 Dec 04

Command injection vulnerability in smart.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 5.2-5967-5 allows remote authe

CVE-2017-14491 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 04

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CVE-2017-9554 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Jul 24

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Synology Video Station before 1.5-0763 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharact

CVE-2013-6987 HIGH POC
7.5 Dec 31

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the FileBrowser components in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before

CVE-2017-11155 HIGH POC
7.5 Aug 08

An information exposure vulnerability in index.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allows remot

CVE-2017-11153 CRITICAL POC
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Deserialization vulnerability in synophoto_csPhotoMisc.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.3-3432 and 6.3-2967 allo

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CVE-2016-10329 CRITICAL POC
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Command injection vulnerability in login.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.5.3-3226 allows remote attackers to exec

CVE-2021-3156 HIGH POC
7.8 Jan 26

Sudo before 1.9.5p2 contains an off-by-one error that can result in a heap-based buffer overflow, which allows privilege

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