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