What is CVE-2022-49042?

CVE-2022-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Hyper_backup_explorer, classified under Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-03.

How severe is CVE-2022-49042?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Synology Hyper_backup_explorer

CVE-2022-49042

An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in MinGW DLL component in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

EPSS: 0.000 (2.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Synology Hyper_backup_explorer
Synology Hyper Backup Explorer

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-829 — Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

References

security@synology.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49042?: CVE-2022-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Hyper_backup_explorer, classified under Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-03.
How severe is CVE-2022-49042?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.