CVE-2018-9148: Critical severity WesternDigital My Cloud Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2018
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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
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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.

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