Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1 Wallpaper Path information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Wallpaper Path. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-40532. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Synology DiskStation Manager up to 7.2.0/7.2.2-72806-6/7.3.2-86009-1. This affects an unknown code block of the component Wallpaper Path. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A direct request ('forced browsing') vulnerability in Wallpaper Path in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 and 7.3.2-86009-2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information.

The advisory is shared at synology.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-40532 since 04/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 7.2.1-69057-10, 7.2.2-72806-7 or 7.3.2-86009-2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-82788). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DiskStation Manager 7.2.1-69057-10/7.2.2-72806-7/7.3.2-86009-2

Timelineinfo

04/14/2026 CVE reserved
09/18/2026 +157 days Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: synology.com

Advisory: synology.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-40532 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40532
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407433
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2026 10:47
Updated: 09/18/2026 12:37
Changes: 09/18/2026 10:47 (64), 09/18/2026 12:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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