Overview
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-54159, has been discovered in Synology BeeDrive for desktop. This missing authorization vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on a vulnerable system. The severity of this issue is rated as HIGH, and immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risk.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-54159 is a missing authorization vulnerability in BeeDrive desktop application versions prior to 1.4.2-13960. The specifics of the attack vectors are currently undisclosed by Synology, however, the core issue lies in the lack of proper authorization checks when handling file deletion requests. This allows a remote attacker to craft malicious requests that bypass security mechanisms and lead to the unauthorized removal of files.
Affected Product: Synology BeeDrive for desktop
Affected Version: Versions prior to 1.4.2-13960
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized way to assess the severity of security vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-54159 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This score reflects the high potential impact of the vulnerability, considering factors such as the ease of exploitation and the potential for significant data loss.
Possible Impact
The successful exploitation of CVE-2025-54159 can have severe consequences:
- Data Loss: Attackers can delete critical files, leading to data loss and potential system instability.
- Service Disruption: Deletion of essential system files can cause service disruptions and downtime.
- Confidentiality Breach: In some cases, the deleted files might contain sensitive information, leading to a confidentiality breach if they were backed up elsewhere and accessed by the attacker.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To address this vulnerability, Synology recommends the following:
- Upgrade BeeDrive: Update your BeeDrive desktop application to version 1.4.2-13960 or later. This version includes the necessary security fixes to address CVE-2025-54159. You can download the latest version from the Synology Download Center or through the BeeDrive application itself.
It is crucial to apply this update as soon as possible to protect your system from potential attacks.
References
- CVE-2025-54159: CVE Record (Note: This is a placeholder as the CVE entry wouldn’t exist yet. In a real-world scenario, this would link to the official CVE entry)
- Synology Security Advisory: Synology SA_25_08
- Synology Download Center: Synology Download Center
