CVE-2020-29563: (Pwn2Own) Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 nasAdmin Incorrect Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices before 5.07.118. A NAS Admin authentication bypass vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to gain access to the device.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Western Digital MyCloud PR4100. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the modrewrite module. The issue results from the way the software parses URLs to make authorization decisions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Western Digital MyCloud PR4100
WesternDigital My Cloud Os 5<5.07.118
WesternDigital My Cloud Ex2 Ultra
WesternDigital My Cloud Ex4100
WesternDigital My Cloud Mirror Gen 2
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr2100
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr4100

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Description
Jan 30, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:05 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-29563.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29563?

The severity of CVE-2020-29563 is critical, with a severity score of 9.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-29563?

CVE-2020-29563 affects Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 with My Cloud OS 5 up to version 5.07.118.

4

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2020-29563 allow attackers to bypass authentication?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Western Digital MyCloud PR4100.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-29563?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-29563.

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