CVE-2023-52945
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Synology BeeDrive
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Synology Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| synology | beedrive | to 1.3.2-13814 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Synology BeeDrive affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability affects Synology BeeDrive for desktop versions before 1.3.2-13814. Detection primarily involves verifying the installed version of BeeDrive on your system.
Since the vulnerability is related to an uncontrolled search path element in the OpenSSL DLL component allowing local code execution, direct detection commands or network-based detection methods are not provided.
The recommended action is to check the installed BeeDrive version and upgrade to version 1.3.2-13814 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- On a system with BeeDrive installed, run a command or check the application info to determine the version, for example:
- On Windows, check the BeeDrive application properties or use PowerShell to query the installed version.
- On Linux, if applicable, use commands like `dpkg -l | grep beedrive` or check the application version via its CLI if available.
No specific detection commands or network scanning signatures are provided in the available resources.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an uncontrolled search path element issue in the OpenSSL DLL component of Synology BeeDrive for desktop versions before 1.3.2-13814.
It allows local users to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by exploiting the way the software searches for DLL files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application.
This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Synology BeeDrive for desktop.
The CVSS base score of 7.8 indicates a high severity impact, meaning the attacker can cause significant damage or control over the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-52945 in Synology BeeDrive for desktop, you should upgrade BeeDrive to version 1.3.2-13814 or later.
No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying this update.