CVE-2024-10443
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in Synology's photo management applications. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, potentially gaining full control. Users of Synology BeePhotos and Synology Photos with vulnerable versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Synology BeePhotos
- Synology Photos
📦 What is this software?
Beephotos by Synology
Beephotos by Synology
Photos by Synology
Photos by Synology
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, pivot to other systems, or deploy ransomware.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to the NAS system, data exfiltration, and installation of backdoors or cryptocurrency miners.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, least privilege, and monitoring are in place, though system integrity may still be compromised.
🎯 Exploit Status
The advisory mentions 'remote attackers' and CVSS 9.8 suggests network-accessible, unauthenticated exploitation is likely possible.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: BeePhotos 1.0.2-10026 or 1.1.0-10053; Photos 1.6.2-0720 or 1.7.0-0795
Vendor Advisory: https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_18, https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_19
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into DSM as administrator. 2. Open Package Center. 3. Find BeePhotos or Photos. 4. Click Update if available. 5. Alternatively, manually download and install the patched version from Synology's website. 6. Restart the application or NAS if prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable applications
linuxTemporarily disable BeePhotos and Photos until patching is possible
Open Package Center > Select BeePhotos/Photos > Click Stop
Network isolation
allRestrict network access to the NAS using firewall rules
Configure firewall to block external access to NAS management ports
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the NAS from the internet and restrict access to trusted internal networks only
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for unusual outbound connections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version in Package Center or via SSH: synopkg version BeePhotos or synopkg version PhotosCheck Version:
synopkg version BeePhotos; synopkg version PhotosVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version matches or exceeds patched versions: BeePhotos >=1.0.2-10026 or >=1.1.0-10053; Photos >=1.6.2-0720 or >=1.7.0-0795📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in system logs
- Unexpected process creation from web services
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful exploitation
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from NAS
- Suspicious inbound traffic to web management ports
- Command and control beaconing patterns
SIEM Query:
source="synology-nas" AND (event="command_execution" OR process="unexpected")