CVE-2023-52949: Medium severity synology active backup for business agent vulnerability

Published Sep 26, 2024
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Updated

Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in proxy settings functionality in Synology Active Backup for Business Agent before 2.7.0-3221 allows local users to obtain user credential via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Synology Active Backup for Business Agent<2.7.0-3221

Event History

Sep 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52949?

CVE-2023-52949 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to access sensitive user credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52949?

To mitigate CVE-2023-52949, upgrade Synology Active Backup for Business Agent to version 2.7.0-3221 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52949?

CVE-2023-52949 is categorized as a missing authentication vulnerability affecting proxy settings functionality.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-52949?

Local users of Synology Active Backup for Business Agent versions prior to 2.7.0-3221 are affected by CVE-2023-52949.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-52949?

Attackers can potentially obtain user credentials by exploiting the missing authentication in CVE-2023-52949.

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