CVE-2026-40536: Path Traversal

Published Sep 18, 2026
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Updated

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Audio 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 obtain non-sensitive information.

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) - Audio API to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.1-69057-10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) - Audio API to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.2-72806-7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) - Audio API to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 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. The issue affects the Audio API and can allow authenticated users to obtain non-sensitive information.

2

Which DSM releases need to be updated?

DSM versions before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7, and 7.3.2-86009-2 are affected. Update to the applicable listed build or a later version.

3

What is the impact if exploited?

The reported impact is disclosure of non-sensitive information. The supplied severity vector indicates low confidentiality impact and no reported integrity or availability impact.

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