Synology Presto Client up to 2.1.3-0671 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Synology Presto Client up to 2.1.3-0671. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-3091. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Synology Presto Client up to 2.1.3-0671 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Synology Presto Client before 2.1.3-0672 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files and conduct denial-of-service during installation by placing a malicious DLL in advance in the same directory as the installer.

The weakness was presented by Sahil Shah as SA_26_02. It is possible to read the advisory at synology.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-3091 since 02/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.1.3-0672 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Presto Client 2.1.3-0672

Timelineinfo

02/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/24/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
02/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +99 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: synology.com

Advisory: SA_26_02
Researcher: Sahil Shah
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3091 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3091
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347503

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2026 07:48
Updated: 06/03/2026 04:09
Changes: 02/24/2026 07:48 (65), 03/04/2026 03:44 (11), 06/02/2026 14:49 (1), 06/03/2026 04:09 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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