What is the severity of CVE-2018-18472?

CVE-2018-18472 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18472?

To fix CVE-2018-18472, it is advised to disable remote access on the affected WD My Book Live devices.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-18472?

All versions of WD My Book Live and WD My Book Live Duo are affected by CVE-2018-18472.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18472?

CVE-2018-18472 is classified as a root Remote Command Execution vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-18472 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-18472 can be exploited remotely by anyone who knows the IP address of the affected device.

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CVE-2018-18472

critical

CWE

19/6/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-18472: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Jun 19 2019(Updated: )

Western Digital WD My Book Live and WD My Book Live Duo (all versions) have a root Remote Command Execution bug via shell metacharacters in the /api/1.0/rest/language_configuration language parameter. It can be triggered by anyone who knows the IP address of the affected device, as exploited in the wild in June 2021 for factory reset commands,

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Westerndigital My Book Live Firmware
Westerndigital My Book Live

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18472?
CVE-2018-18472 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18472?
To fix CVE-2018-18472, it is advised to disable remote access on the affected WD My Book Live devices.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-18472?
All versions of WD My Book Live and WD My Book Live Duo are affected by CVE-2018-18472.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18472?
CVE-2018-18472 is classified as a root Remote Command Execution vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-18472 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-18472 can be exploited remotely by anyone who knows the IP address of the affected device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18472?
CVE-2018-18472 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18472?
To fix CVE-2018-18472, it is advised to disable remote access on the affected WD My Book Live devices.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-18472?
All versions of WD My Book Live and WD My Book Live Duo are affected by CVE-2018-18472.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18472?
CVE-2018-18472 is classified as a root Remote Command Execution vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-18472 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-18472 can be exploited remotely by anyone who knows the IP address of the affected device.