Path Traversal in Synology DSM Audio API <7.2.1 Remote Auth
CVE-2026-40536 Published on September 18, 2026
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Audio API in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain non-sensitive information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-40536 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-40536 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-40536
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Affected Versions
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM):- Version 7.3 and below 7.3.2-86009-2 is affected.
- Version 7.2.2 and below 7.2.2-72806-7 is affected.
- Version 7.2.1 and below 7.2.1-69057-10 is affected.
- Before 7.2.1 is unknown.