CVE-2022-22685

Name: CVE-2022-22685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-28T07:15:07.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22685 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in webapi component in Synology WebDAV Server before 2.4.0-0062 allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in webapi component in Synology WebDAV Server before 2.4.0-0062 allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Webdav Server	< 2.4.0-0062

References

https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_21_09Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_21_09Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22685?

How severe is CVE-2022-22685?

CVE-2022-22685 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22685?

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