CVE-2022-49042

Name: CVE-2022-49042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-03T14:16:25.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Hyper Backup Explorer	< 3.0.1-0156

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/HyperBackupExplorerRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49042?

How severe is CVE-2022-49042?

CVE-2022-49042 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49042?

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Source: NVD / NIST