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CVE-2024-47273: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Synology Hyper Backup

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-47273cvecve-2024-47273
Published: Wed Jun 03 2026 (06/03/2026, 13:31:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Synology
Product: Hyper Backup

Description

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Backup Task functionality in Synology Hyper Backup before 4.1.2-4036 allows remote authenticated users to write specific files via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/03/2026, 14:49:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in Synology Hyper Backup's Backup Task functionality. Remote authenticated users can exploit this flaw to write files to arbitrary locations by bypassing directory restrictions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low attack complexity and the need for authentication, with impact limited to integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to write files outside the intended backup directory, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of files (integrity impact). There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Backup Task functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file writes.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
synology
Date Reserved
2024-09-24T03:58:57.133Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a2037c3e29bf47b50c14d8f

Added to database: 6/3/2026, 2:18:43 PM

Last enriched: 6/3/2026, 2:49:28 PM

Last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:36:00 AM

Views: 28

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