CVE-2023-0142

Name: CVE-2023-0142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-13T07:15:46.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Backup Management functionality in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.4-25556-8, 7.0.1-42218-7 and 7.1-42661 allows remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to read or write arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Backup Management functionality in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.4-25556-8, 7.0.1-42218-7 and 7.1-42661 allows remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to read or write 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:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Diskstation Manager Unified Controller	3.1
Synology	Router Manager	>= 1.2, < 1.3.1-9346
Synology	Router Manager	1.3.1-9346
Synology	Diskstation Manager	>= 6.2, < 7.1-42661

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_05Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_06Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_05Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0142?

How severe is CVE-2023-0142?

CVE-2023-0142 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0142?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0142?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST