CVE-2022-49036: An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-49036?

active backup for business recovery media creator: upgrade to 2.5.0-2081. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-49036 being exploited?

CVE-2022-49036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-49036 affect?

CVE-2022-49036 affects active backup for business recovery media creator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology Active Backup for Business Recovery Media Creator before 2.5.0-2081 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-49036?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2022-49036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting active backup for business recovery media creator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology Active Backup for Business Recovery Media Creator before 2.5.0-2081 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2026-06-03
Last modified	2026-07-22

Publisher (CNA): Synology Inc. · Vendor: synology

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-03 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

synology active backup for business recovery media creator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.0-2081

Fixed in: 2.5.0-2081

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-backup-for-business-recovery-media-creator || rpm -q active-backup-for-business-recovery-media-creator || active-backup-for-business-recovery-media-creator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.0-2081 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade active-backup-for-business-recovery-media-creator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade active-backup-for-business-recovery-media-creator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-49036?

active backup for business recovery media creator: upgrade to 2.5.0-2081. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-49036 being exploited?

CVE-2022-49036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-49036 affect?

CVE-2022-49036 affects active backup for business recovery media creator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in OpenSSL configuration in Synology Active Backup for Business Recovery Media Creator before 2.5.0-2081 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified

How urgent is CVE-2022-49036?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

OpenSSL vulnerabilities · Synology vulnerabilities

References

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