CVE-2026-29516: Buffalo TeraStation TS5400R Excessive File Permissions Information Disclosure

Published Mar 16, 2026
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Updated

Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R firmware version 4.02-0.06 and prior contain an excessive file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read the /etc/shadow file by uploading and executing a PHP file through the webserver. Attackers can exploit world-readable permissions on /etc/shadow to retrieve hashed passwords for all configured accounts including root.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R<=4.02-0.06
All of the following
Buffaloamericas Terastation Nas Ts5400r Firmware<=4.02-0.06
Buffaloamericas Terastation Nas Ts5400r

Event History

Mar 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29516?

CVE-2026-29516 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29516?

To fix CVE-2026-29516, update the Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R firmware to version 4.02-0.07 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-29516?

CVE-2026-29516 affects users of the Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R running firmware version 4.02-0.06 or earlier.

4

What kind of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2026-29516?

CVE-2026-29516 could allow authenticated attackers to read sensitive information from the /etc/shadow file.

5

Is CVE-2026-29516 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2026-29516 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit.

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