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Buffalo LinkStation 220: aging firmware and known CVEs

The LinkStation 220 runs on aging Buffalo firmware that no longer receives regular security updates. Several CVEs are documented without patches.

Risk level
High risk
Category
NAS and storage
Last reviewed
2026-05-23
Confidence
medium

Support status

Check Buffalo support status for the LS220D: firmware is no longer actively maintained.

Typical symptoms

  • Firmware on old version without available update
  • NAS exposed on the Internet without firewall
  • Unencrypted HTTP admin interface

Fixes to try

  • Apply the latest available Buffalo firmware
  • Disable direct Internet access
  • Back up data to external drive

Alternatives

  • Synology DS223j (maintained DSM firmware)
  • QNAP TS-233
  • Western Digital My Cloud Home network drive

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Sources to verify