CVE-2022-29839: Remote Backups Application Discloses Stored Credentials
First published: Fri Dec 09 2022(Updated: )
Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in the remote backups application on Western Digital My Cloud devices that could allow an attacker who has gained access to a relevant endpoint to use that information to access protected data. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
Credit: psirt@wdc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital My Cloud Os | <5.25.124 | |
| Westerndigital My Cloud | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Dl2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Dl4100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex2 Ultra | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex4100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Mirror G2 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Pr2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Pr4100 | ||
| Westerndigital Wd Cloud | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
Remedy
To take advantage of the latest security fixes, Western Digital recommends that users promptly update their devices to the latest firmware by clicking on the firmware update notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-29839.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in the remote backups application on Western Digital My Cloud devices'.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29839?
The severity of CVE-2022-29839 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-29839?
The Western Digital My Cloud devices with My Cloud OS version up to 5.25.124 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker who has gained access to a relevant endpoint can use insufficiently protected credentials to access protected data.
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