How severe is CVE-2022-27623?

CVE-2022-27623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27623?

CVE-2022-27623 affects Synology Diskstation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27623?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27623 published?

CVE-2022-27623 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27623

CVE-2022-27623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Diskstation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Synology Diskstation Manager
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in iSCSI management functionality in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.1-42661 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27623?: Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in iSCSI management functionality in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.1-42661 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-27623?: CVE-2022-27623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27623?: CVE-2022-27623 affects Synology Diskstation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27623 published?: CVE-2022-27623 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_22_18

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:synology:diskstation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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