CVE-2019-13466: High severity western digital ssd dashboard vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2019
·
Updated

Western Digital SSD Dashboard before 2.5.1.0 and SanDisk SSD Dashboard before 2.5.1.0 have Incorrect Access Control. The “generate reports” archive is protected with a hard-coded password. An application update that addresses the protection of archive encryption is available.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SanDisk SSD Dashboard<2.5.1.0
WesternDigital Ssd Dashboard<2.5.1.0

Event History

Sep 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-13466.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-13466?

The severity level of CVE-2019-13466 is high with a score of 7.5 out of 10.

3

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The Western Digital SSD Dashboard versions before 2.5.1.0 and SanDisk SSD Dashboard versions before 2.5.1.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the issue with the affected software?

The issue with the affected software is incorrect access control, where the 'generate reports' archive is protected with a hard-coded password.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, an application update is available to address the protection of archive encryption.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203