(Pwn2Own) Synology BeeStation BST150-4T Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Synology BeeStation BST150-4T devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the syncd authentication handler. The issue results from incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to bypass authentication on the system.
Additional Details
Synology has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.synology.com/en-us/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_21
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-12-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-04-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-04-09 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Pumpkin Chang (@u1f383) and Orange Tsai (@orange_8361) from DEVCORE Research Team
