CVE-2022-49042
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Inclusion of Untrusted Functionality in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer

Publication date: 2026-06-03

Last updated on: 2026-06-05

Assigner: Synology Inc.

Description
An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in MinGW DLL component in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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Published
2026-06-03
Last Modified
2026-06-05
Generated
2026-06-24
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2026-06-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-22
NVD
CVE-2022-49042
EUVD
EUVD-2022-55997
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Vendor Product Version / Range
synology hyper_backup_explorer to 3.0.1-0156 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-829 The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.
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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows local users to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Such unauthorized code execution and potential data compromise may negatively affect compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of sensitive data and system integrity.

However, there is no explicit information provided about the direct impact on compliance with these standards in the available context or resources.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the MinGW DLL component of Synology Hyper Backup Explorer versions before 3.0.1-0156. It involves the inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through unspecified methods.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can have a significant impact as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code with low privileges but without user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate data, disrupt services, or gain unauthorized access.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update Synology Hyper Backup Explorer to version 3.0.1-0156 or later, as the issue affects versions before 3.0.1-0156.

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