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High-severity remote file read/write and DoS in Synology DSM, a widely deployed NAS OS used across enterprises and SMBs; impact and CVSS 9.8 warrant broad IT distribution.

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CVE-2026-13639

9.8
Critical
EPSS n/aPatch availableSep 19, 2026

Insufficient entropy in Synology DSM login enables remote file read/write and DoS.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-13639 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-13639 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-13639?

CVE-2026-13639 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-13639?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-13639. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-13639 affect?

CVE-2026-13639 affects Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions before 7.2.1-69057-12, DSM before 7.2.2-72806-9, DSM before 7.3.2-86009-4, DSM before 7.4-90075. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-13639?

Upgrade DSM to the fixed versions immediately and restrict network access until patched.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions before 7.2.1-69057-12DSM before 7.2.2-72806-9DSM before 7.3.2-86009-4DSM before 7.4-90075
impact

Remote attackers can read/write arbitrary files and cause denial-of-service via weak entropy in DSM login, enabling data theft, device compromise, or service outage.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
  • affected>= 7.4 and < 7.4-90075
  • affected>= 7.3.2 and < 7.3.2-86009-4
  • affected>= 7.2.2 and < 7.2.2-72806-9
  • affected>= 7.2.1 and < 7.2.1-69057-12
  • affected< 7.2.1

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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