CVE-2026-4793: An incorrect default permissions vulnerability in Synology Assistant before 7.0.7-50095 allows local users to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-4793?

assistant: upgrade to 7.0.7-50095. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-4793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4793 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-2026-4793 affect?

CVE-2026-4793 affects assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). An incorrect default permissions vulnerability in Synology Assistant before 7.0.7-50095 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files and conduct denial-of-service during installation.

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-4793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An incorrect default permissions vulnerability in Synology Assistant before 7.0.7-50095 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files and conduct denial-of-service during installation.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2026-08-03
Last modified	2026-10-23

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

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-03 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

synology assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.0.7-50095

Fixed in: 7.0.7-50095

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy assistant || rpm -q assistant || assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.7-50095 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade assistant

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-2026-4793?

assistant: upgrade to 7.0.7-50095. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-4793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4793 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-2026-4793 affect?

CVE-2026-4793 affects assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). An incorrect default permissions vulnerability in Synology Assistant before 7.0.7-50095 allows local users to read or write arbitrary files and conduct denial-of-service during installation.

How urgent is CVE-2026-4793?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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