How severe is CVE-2022-49036?

CVE-2022-49036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-49036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49036?

CVE-2022-49036 affects Synology Active Backup For Business Recovery Media Creator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49036?

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.

Does CVE-2022-49036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-49036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55998.

When was CVE-2022-49036 published?

CVE-2022-49036 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-49036

CVE-2022-49036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Active Backup For Business Recovery Media Creator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-829.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-55998
Weakness: CWE-829
Affected product: Synology Active Backup For Business Recovery Media Creator
Published: 2026-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology Active Backup for Business Recovery Media Creator before 2.5.0-2081 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49036?: An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology Active Backup for Business Recovery Media Creator before 2.5.0-2081 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-49036?: CVE-2022-49036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-49036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-49036?: CVE-2022-49036 affects Synology Active Backup For Business Recovery Media Creator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49036?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-49036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-49036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55998.
When was CVE-2022-49036 published?: CVE-2022-49036 was published on 2026-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/releaseNote/ActiveBackupRecoveryMediaCreator

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:active_backup_for_business_recovery_media_creator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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