CVE-2026-29516 Details
Description
Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R firmware version 4.02-0.06 and prior contain an excessive file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read the /etc/shadow file by uploading and executing a PHP file through the webserver. Attackers can exploit world-readable permissions on /etc/shadow to retrieve hashed passwords for all configured accounts including root.
An excessive file permissions vulnerability has been identified in Buffalo TeraStation NAS TS5400R devices running firmware versions through 4.02-0.06. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to read the /etc/shadow file by uploading and executing a PHP file via the webserver. The world-readable permissions on the /etc/shadow file can be exploited to retrieve hashed passwords for all configured accounts, including the root account.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://buffaloamericas.com/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/buffalo-terastation-ts5400r-excessive-file-permissions-information-disclosure | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| buffaloamericas terastation nas ts5400r firmware | <= 4.02-0.06 |
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| buffaloamericas terastation nas ts5400r | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |