CVE-2026-40535

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-40535 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote attackers to write limited files and conduct limited denial-of-service attacks..

Description

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote attackers to write limited files and conduct limited denial-of-service attacks.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
SynologyDiskStation Manager (DSM)>= 7.3, < 7.3.2-86009-2; >= 7.2.2, < 7.2.2-72806-7; >= 7.2.1, < 7.2.1-69057-10; < 7.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40535?
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Desktop API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote attackers to write limited files and conduct limited denial-of-service attacks.
How severe is CVE-2026-40535?
CVE-2026-40535 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-40535?
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