CVE-2024-45538

Name: CVE-2024-45538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-04T15:15:54.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45538 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WebAPI Framework in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WebAPI Framework in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synology	Diskstation Manager	>= 7.2.1-69057, < 7.2.1-69057-2
Synology	Diskstation Manager	>= 7.2.2-72803, < 7.2.2-72806
Synology	Diskstation Manager Unified Controller	>= 3.1-23028, < 3.1.4-23079

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_27Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45538?

How severe is CVE-2024-45538?

CVE-2024-45538 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45538?

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