CVE-2018-9148: Critical severity WesternDigital My Cloud Firmware vulnerability
Published Mar 30, 2018
·Updated
Western Digital WD My Cloud v04.05.00-320 devices embed the session token (aka PHPSESSID) in filenames, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication by listing a directory. NOTE: this can be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2018-7171 for remote authentication bypass within a product that uses My Cloud.
Affected Software
4 affected components
WesternDigital My Cloud Firmware=04.05.00-320
WesternDigital My Cloud
All of the following
WesternDigital My Cloud Firmware=04.05.00-320
WesternDigital My Cloud
Event History
Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-9148.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9148?
CVE-2018-9148 has a severity level of 9.8 (critical).
3
How does CVE-2018-9148 affect Western Digital WD My Cloud devices?
CVE-2018-9148 allows attackers to bypass authentication by listing a directory, making it easier for them to gain unauthorized access.
4
Which versions of Western Digital WD My Cloud firmware are affected by CVE-2018-9148?
Versions 04.05.00-320 of Western Digital WD My Cloud firmware are affected.
5
Is CVE-2018-9148 vulnerability linked to CVE-2018-7171?
Yes, CVE-2018-9148 can be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2018-7171 for remote authentication bypass.