CVE-2019-16399: Critical severity western digital wd my book firmware vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2019
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Updated

Western Digital WD My Book World through II 1.02.12 suffers from Broken Authentication, which allows an attacker to access the /admin/ directory without credentials. An attacker can easily enable SSH from /admin/systemadvanced.php?lang=en and login with the default root password welc0me.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WesternDigital Wd My Book Firmware<=1.02.12
WesternDigital Wd My Book

Event History

Sep 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16399?

CVE-2019-16399 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-16399?

To fix CVE-2019-16399, disable remote access features and change default passwords for the WD My Book World device.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2019-16399?

The consequences of CVE-2019-16399 include unauthorized access to system settings and data, which could lead to further exploitation.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16399?

CVE-2019-16399 affects all versions of the WD My Book World firmware up to and including version 1.02.12.

5

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16399?

There is no official patch for CVE-2019-16399; users are advised to secure their devices using the recommended mitigation steps.

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