CVE-2022-29842: 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 a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the root user on a vulnerable CGI file was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devicesThis 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·08:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29842?

CVE-2022-29842 is an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection) vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29842?

The severity of CVE-2022-29842 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-29842?

CVE-2022-29842 affects Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices before version 5.26.119.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-29842?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-29842 by executing code in the context of the root user on a vulnerable CGI file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-29842?

To fix CVE-2022-29842, update Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices to version 5.26.119 or later.

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