CVE-2024-47273: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Synology Hyper Backup
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-47273: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Synology 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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