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(Pwn2Own) Synology BeeStation BST150-4T SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

April 9th, 2025

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Synology BeeStation BST150-4T devices. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the update_settings command. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root.

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

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