CVE-2024-5401: High severity Synology Diskstation Manager vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2025
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Updated

Improper control of dynamically-managed code resources vulnerability in WebAPI component in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.1.1-42962-8 and 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 and Synology Unified Controller (DSMUC) before 3.1.4-23079 allows remote authenticated users to obtain privileges without consent via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Synology Diskstation Manager<7.1.1-42962-8, <7.2.1-69057-2, <7.2.2-72806
Synology Unified Controller<3.1.4-23079
Synology Diskstation Manager>=7.2.1-69057<7.2.1-69057-2
Synology Diskstation Manager>=7.2.2-72803<7.2.2-72806
Synology Diskstation Manager Unified Controller>=3.1-23028<3.1.4-23079

Event History

Dec 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 14, 57899
Event
via NVD·07:47 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5401?

CVE-2024-5401 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5401?

To resolve CVE-2024-5401, users should update their Synology DiskStation Manager to versions 7.1.1-42962-8 or 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806 or update Synology Unified Controller to version 3.1.4-23079.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5401?

CVE-2024-5401 affects users of Synology DiskStation Manager versions prior to 7.1.1-42962-8 and 7.2.1-69057-2 and 7.2.2-72806, as well as Synology Unified Controller prior to 3.1.4-23079.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5401?

CVE-2024-5401 is an improper control of dynamically-managed code resources vulnerability.

5

Can remote users exploit CVE-2024-5401?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2024-5401 to obtain unauthorized privileges.

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