CVE-2020-27159: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 27, 2020
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Updated

Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in DsdkProxy.php due to insufficient sanitization and insufficient validation of user input in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114

Affected Software

6 affected components
WesternDigital My Cloud Firmware<5.04.114
WesternDigital My Cloud Ex4100
WesternDigital My Cloud Expert Series Ex2
WesternDigital My Cloud Mirror - Gen 2
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr2100
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr4100

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:51 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-27159.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27159?

The severity of CVE-2020-27159 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.

3

Which Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices are affected by CVE-2020-27159?

The Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to version 5.04.114 are affected by CVE-2020-27159.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27159?

To fix CVE-2020-27159, update your Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices to version 5.04.114 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27159?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27159 on the following websites: [Comparitech](https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/security-vulnerabilities-80000-devices-update-now/), [Western Digital Support](https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity), [Western Digital My Cloud Firmware Version 5.04.114](https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20007-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-04-114).

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