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CVE-2026-40534: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-40534cvecve-2026-40534
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 08:27:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Synology
Product: DiskStation Manager (DSM)

Description

CVE-2026-40534 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Video API of Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7, and 7.3.2-86009-2. It allows remote authenticated users to read or write limited files when the player is launched. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.4. No information about patches or vendor advisories is provided in the input.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.4medium

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

Affected software

Synology

DiskStation Manager (DSM)

Affected versions
>=7.3 <7.3.2-86009-2>=7.2.2 <7.2.2-72806-7>=7.2.1 <7.2.1-69057-10
synology/diskstation-manager
pkg:rpm/synology/diskstation-manager
Affected versions
<7.2.1-69057-10<7.2.2-72806-7<7.3.2-86009-2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 11:16:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the Video API component of Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). It affects DSM versions >=7.2.1 and <7.2.1-69057-10, >=7.2.2 and <7.2.2-72806-7, and >=7.3 and <7.3.2-86009-2. Exploitation requires remote authenticated access and results in limited file read or write capabilities when the media player is launched. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and limited confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.

Potential Impact

Remote authenticated users can exploit this XSS vulnerability to read or write limited files on the affected DSM system when launching the player. This could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of data within the scope of the affected component. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges, limiting the attack surface.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no vendor advisory or patch links are provided, users should monitor Synology's official security advisories for updates and apply any official fixes once available. In the meantime, restrict access to the affected DSM versions to trusted users only and consider minimizing use of the vulnerable Video API features.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
synology
Date Reserved
2026-04-14T01:01:14.606Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad1a3655bf5e2cf5ea35bd

Added to database: 09/18/2026, 11:02:14 UTC

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 11:16:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 11:21:28 UTC

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