CVE-2022-29841: OS Command Injection vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud devices

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that was caused by a command that read files from a privileged location and created a system command without sanitizing the read data. This command could be triggered by an attacker remotely to cause code execution and gain a reverse shell in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices.This issue affects My Cloud OS 5: before 5.26.119.

Affected Software

11 affected components
WesternDigital My Cloud Os>=5.02.104<5.26.119
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

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·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29841?

CVE-2022-29841 refers to an OS Command Injection vulnerability found in certain versions of Western Digital My Cloud OS.

2

How does CVE-2022-29841 affect Western Digital My Cloud OS?

CVE-2022-29841 allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized commands with elevated privileges on affected versions of Western Digital My Cloud OS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29841?

CVE-2022-29841 has a severity score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Western Digital My Cloud OS are affected by CVE-2022-29841?

CVE-2022-29841 affects Western Digital My Cloud OS versions between 5.02.104 and 5.26.119, inclusive.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-29841?

To fix CVE-2022-29841, it is recommended to update Western Digital My Cloud OS to version 5.26.119 or higher as provided by Western Digital.

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