CVE-2017-16773 Missing authorization in Universal Search
Authenticated users can bypass permission checks to access restricted directories in Synology Universal Search.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16773?
CVE-2017-16773 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Synology Universal Search, published on 5 Jul 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper authorization vulnerability in Highlight Preview in Synology Universal Search before 1.0.5-0135 allows remote authenticated users to bypass permission checks for directories in POSIX mode.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16773?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Synology Universal Search.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16773?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16773 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-16773 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16773 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-564f-j4mm-773m.