CVE-2018-8916
CVE-2018-8916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synology Diskstation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-640.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Synology Diskstation Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unverified password change vulnerability in Change Password in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2-23739 allows remote authenticated users to reset password without verification.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8916?
- Unverified password change vulnerability in Change Password in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2-23739 allows remote authenticated users to reset password without verification.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8916?
- CVE-2018-8916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-8916 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8916?
- CVE-2018-8916 affects Synology Diskstation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8916?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8916 published?
- CVE-2018-8916 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:synology:diskstation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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