CVE-2021-36226: Critical severity western digital my cloud os 5 vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5 do not use cryptographically signed Firmware upgrade files.

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-2021-36226?

CVE-2021-36226 refers to a vulnerability found in Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5 that allows for the installation of unauthorized firmware upgrade files.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-36226?

CVE-2021-36226 has a severity score of 9.8, indicating a critical vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36226?

CVE-2021-36226 affects Western Digital My Cloud devices before OS5 with a version up to 5.02.104.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-36226?

To fix CVE-2021-36226, users should update their Western Digital My Cloud devices to OS5 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36226?

More information about CVE-2021-36226 can be found in the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/Pwn2Own/Tokyo_2020/weekend_destroyer/weekend_destroyer.md), [Link 2](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/07/another-0-day-looms-for-many-western-digital-users/), [Link 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsg9YgvGBec).

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