CVE-2024-29231 in Surveillance Station
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Improper validation of array index vulnerability in UserPrivilege.Enum webapi component in Synology Surveillance Station before 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289 allows remote authenticated users to bypass security constraints via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29231 represents a critical weakness in Synology Surveillance Station's UserPrivilege.Enum webapi component that affects versions prior to 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289. This flaw constitutes an improper validation of array index vulnerability that resides within the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the surveillance system. The issue manifests as a failure to properly validate array indices when processing user privilege requests, creating a potential pathway for attackers to manipulate internal data structures and bypass established security constraints.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-129, which specifically addresses improper validation of array index values, and potentially CWE-284, concerning improper access control mechanisms. The flaw occurs within the webapi component responsible for handling user privilege enumeration, where an authenticated attacker can exploit the lack of proper input validation to manipulate array access patterns. This weakness allows malicious actors to potentially bypass security constraints that should normally restrict access to specific user privileges or system functions.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations relying on Synology Surveillance Station for security monitoring and access control. Remote authenticated users who can successfully exploit this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to system functions that should be restricted to specific user roles or administrative privileges. The impact extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive surveillance data, modify system configurations, or manipulate user access rights within the surveillance environment.
The security implications of this vulnerability are particularly concerning given the nature of surveillance systems, which often contain sensitive information and require strict access controls. Attackers exploiting this flaw could potentially move laterally within network environments where Surveillance Station is deployed, especially in enterprise settings where these systems integrate with broader security infrastructures. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation by upgrading to Synology Surveillance Station versions 9.2.0-9289 or 9.2.0-11289, which contain the necessary patches to address this array index validation issue. System administrators should also implement additional monitoring of authentication logs and user privilege changes to detect potential exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and principle of least privilege configurations should be reviewed and strengthened to limit the potential impact if exploitation occurs. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation in security-critical components and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of webapi interfaces in enterprise surveillance solutions.