CVE-2023-41740

Name: CVE-2023-41740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-31T10:15:08.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in cgi component in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.3.1-9346-6 allows remote attackers to read specific files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in cgi component in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.3.1-9346-6 allows remote attackers to read specific files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Router Manager	< 1.3.1-9346-6

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_10Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_10Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41740?

How severe is CVE-2023-41740?

CVE-2023-41740 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41740?

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