CVE-2026-40534: XSS

Published Sep 18, 2026
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Video API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote authenticated users to read or write limited files when the player is launched.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)<7.2.1-69057-10, <7.2.2-72806-7, <7.3.2-86009-2

Event History

Sep 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

A remote attacker must be authenticated to DSM. Exploitation also requires the player to be launched.

2

What access could exploitation provide?

The issue may allow an authenticated remote user to read or write limited files. The affected component is the Video API during web page generation.

3

Which DSM releases contain fixes?

Upgrade to DSM 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7, 7.3.2-86009-2, or a later release in the applicable branch.

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