CVE-2020-8990: Critical severity Western Digital ibi vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2020
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Updated

Western Digital My Cloud Home before 3.6.0 and ibi before 3.6.0 allow Session Fixation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Western Digital ibi<3.6.0
Western Digital My Cloud Home<3.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Western Digital My Cloud Home to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ibi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8990?

CVE-2020-8990 is a vulnerability that allows session fixation in Western Digital My Cloud Home and ibi before version 3.6.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-8990?

CVE-2020-8990 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8990?

CVE-2020-8990 affects Western Digital My Cloud Home and ibi versions up to and excluding 3.6.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-8990?

To fix CVE-2020-8990, you should update your Western Digital My Cloud Home or ibi to version 3.6.0 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8990?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8990 at the following references: [link1](https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?g=907&lang=en#downloads) and [link2](https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-19013-my-cloud-home-and-ibi-session-invalidation-vulnerability).

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