CVE-2018-8920

Name: CVE-2018-8920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T15:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8920 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of escape vulnerability in Log Exporter in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.1.6-15266 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary content to have an unspecified impact by exporting an archive in CSV format.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of escape vulnerability in Log Exporter in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.1.6-15266 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary content to have an unspecified impact by exporting an archive in CSV format.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Diskstation Manager	< 6.1.6-15266

References

https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_18_14Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_18_14Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8920?

How severe is CVE-2018-8920?

CVE-2018-8920 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8920?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST