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CVE-2021-47960 (GCVE-0-2021-47960)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-10 09:21 – Updated: 2026-04-10 12:43
VLAI
Summary
A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local HTTP server bound to the loopback interface. By leveraging user interaction with a crafted web page, attackers may retrieve sensitive files such as configuration files, certificates, and logs, leading to information disclosure.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-10 12:43 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Synology Synology SSL VPN Client Affected: * , < 1.4.5-0684 (semver)
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Credits
Laurent Sibilla (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsibilla/)
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