CVE-2022-29840: Server Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud Devices

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow a rogue server on the local network to modify its URL to point back to the loopback adapter was addressed in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices. This could allow the URL to exploit other vulnerabilities on the local server.This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices before 5.26.202.

Affected Software

11 affected components
WesternDigital My Cloud Os>=5.02.104<5.26.202
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

Remediation

Information

For My Cloud OS 5 devices, Western Digital recommends that users promptly update their devices to the latest firmware by clicking on the firmware update notification.

Event History

May 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29840?

CVE-2022-29840 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices.

2

How does CVE-2022-29840 work?

CVE-2022-29840 allows a rogue server on the local network to modify its URL to point back to the loopback adapter, which can be used to exploit other vulnerabilities on the local server.

3

Which versions of Western Digital My Cloud OS are affected by CVE-2022-29840?

CVE-2022-29840 affects versions up to 5.02.104 and 5.26.202 of Western Digital My Cloud OS.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29840?

CVE-2022-29840 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-29840?

To fix CVE-2022-29840, you should update your Western Digital My Cloud OS to version 5.26.202 or later.

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