CVE-2021-43928 (GCVE-0-2021-43928)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-02-07 02:15 – Updated: 2024-09-17 00:10
VLAI
Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in mail sending and receiving component in Synology Mail Station before 20211105-10315 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Synology Mail Station Affected: unspecified , < 20211105-10315 (custom)
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Date Public
2022-03-11 00:00
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