Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-15889?

Affected: Diskstation Manager (Synology); DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions >= before 5.2-5967-5. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-15889 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-15889 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-15889?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-15889?

Fixed versions are available, including Diskstation Manager 5.2-5967-5.

How urgently should CVE-2017-15889 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-15889

HighPublic exploit

Command injection vulnerability in smart.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 5.2-5967-5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via disk field.

Published Dec 4, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-15889 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Diskstation Manager (Synology), DiskStation Manager (DSM).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Diskstation Manager 5.2-5967-5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

74%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Command injection vulnerability in smart.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 5.2-5967-5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via disk field.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Diskstation ManagerSynology	See advisory	5.2-5967-5
DiskStation Manager (DSM)	>= before 5.2-5967-5	n/a

Patched Releases

Diskstation Manager

5.2-5967-5

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 4, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Command injection vulnerability in smart.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 5.2-5967-5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via disk field.
Affected: Diskstation Manager (Synology); DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions >= before 5.2-5967-5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Diskstation Manager 5.2-5967-5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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