CVE-2021-29083 Command injection in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via OS command injection in the PPPoE network module of Synology DSM.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-29083?

CVE-2021-29083 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Synology Diskstation Manager, published on 1 Apr 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in SYNO.Core.Network.PPPoE in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.3-25426-3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via realname parameter.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Synology Diskstation Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29083?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29083 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-29083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Synology Diskstation Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjg6-frrp-p7cp.

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