CVE-2022-49042: An inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability in MinGW DLL component in Synology H

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-49042?

hyper backup explorer: upgrade to 3.0.1-0156. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-49042 being exploited?

CVE-2022-49042 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-2022-49042 affect?

CVE-2022-49042 affects hyper backup explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-49042 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hyper backup explorer. 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 MinGW DLL component in Synology Hyper Backup Explorer before 3.0.1-0156 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

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 hyper backup explorer UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.1-0156

Fixed in: 3.0.1-0156

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hyper-backup-explorer || rpm -q hyper-backup-explorer || hyper-backup-explorer --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.1-0156 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hyper-backup-explorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hyper-backup-explorer

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-49042?

hyper backup explorer: upgrade to 3.0.1-0156. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-49042 being exploited?

CVE-2022-49042 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-2022-49042 affect?

CVE-2022-49042 affects hyper backup explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2022-49042?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Synology vulnerabilities

References

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