CVE-2021-36225: High severity western digital my cloud os 5 vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5 allow REST API access by low-privileged accounts, as demonstrated by API commands for firmware uploads and installation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
WesternDigital My Cloud Os<5.02.104
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr4100
All of the following
WesternDigital My Cloud Os<5.02.104
WesternDigital My Cloud Pr4100

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36225?

CVE-2021-36225 is a vulnerability found in Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5, which allows REST API access by low-privileged accounts.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-36225?

CVE-2021-36225 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36225?

Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5 with a version up to and excluding 5.02.104 are affected by CVE-2021-36225.

4

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2021-36225 be exploited?

The vulnerability in CVE-2021-36225 can be exploited through API commands for firmware uploads and installation.

5

Are Western Digital My Cloud PR4100 devices affected by CVE-2021-36225?

No, Western Digital My Cloud PR4100 devices are not affected by CVE-2021-36225.

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