{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/beedrive-for-desktop/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2023-52945"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["BeeDrive for desktop"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["dll-hijacking","privilege-escalation","cve-2023-52945"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Synology"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSynology BeeDrive for desktop is susceptible to an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in its OpenSSL DLL component. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-52945, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. The vulnerability exists in versions prior to 1.3.2-13814. An attacker can exploit this by placing a malicious OpenSSL DLL in a directory that BeeDrive searches before the legitimate system directory. Due to the BeeDrive application loading the DLL, the attacker\u0026rsquo;s code will be executed within the context of the BeeDrive process, potentially granting them elevated privileges or access to sensitive data. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems where BeeDrive is installed, as it can be exploited to compromise the system\u0026rsquo;s integrity and confidentiality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies that Synology BeeDrive loads an OpenSSL DLL component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker determines the DLL search order used by BeeDrive, likely by observing process monitor logs.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker creates a malicious OpenSSL DLL that contains arbitrary code to be executed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker places the malicious DLL in a directory that BeeDrive searches before the legitimate OpenSSL DLL location (e.g., the application directory, a user-controlled directory in the system\u0026rsquo;s PATH).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker launches Synology BeeDrive.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeDrive loads the malicious OpenSSL DLL from the attacker-controlled directory instead of the legitimate one.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker\u0026rsquo;s arbitrary code within the malicious DLL is executed within the context of the BeeDrive process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains control of the BeeDrive process and can perform actions such as escalating privileges, stealing credentials, or installing malware.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2023-52945 allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the BeeDrive application. This could lead to complete system compromise, including data theft, installation of malware, or denial of service. Since the vulnerability can be exploited by any local user, it increases the attack surface for privilege escalation. The impact is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and the ease of exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Synology BeeDrive for desktop to version 1.3.2-13814 or later to patch CVE-2023-52945.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement file integrity monitoring for BeeDrive\u0026rsquo;s installation directory to detect unauthorized DLL modifications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect BeeDrive Suspicious DLL Loading\u003c/code\u003e to identify potentially malicious DLLs loaded by BeeDrive.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnforce strict access control policies to limit user access to sensitive directories and files, mitigating the impact of local privilege escalation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-27T09:17:32Z","date_published":"2026-05-27T09:17:32Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-synology-beedrive-dll-hijacking/","summary":"Synology BeeDrive for desktop before 1.3.2-13814 is vulnerable to an uncontrolled search path element, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code through a maliciously placed OpenSSL DLL component.","title":"Synology BeeDrive DLL Hijacking Vulnerability (CVE-2023-52945)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-synology-beedrive-dll-hijacking/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — BeeDrive for Desktop","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}