CVE-2022-36328: Path Traversal Vulnerability leading to an arbitrary file read in Western Digital devices
First published: Thu May 18 2023(Updated: )
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could allow an attacker to create arbitrary shares on arbitrary directories and exfiltrate sensitive files, passwords, users and device configurations was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, SanDisk ibi and Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices. This can only be exploited once an attacker gains root privileges on the devices using an authentication bypass issue or another vulnerability.This issue affects My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo: before 9.4.0-191; ibi: before 9.4.0-191; My Cloud OS 5: before 5.26.202.
Credit: psirt@wdc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital My Cloud Os 5 | <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 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Home Firmware | <9.4.0-191 | |
| Westerndigital My Cloud Home | ||
| Westerndigital Sandisk Ibi Firmware | <9.4.0-191 | |
| Westerndigital Sandisk Ibi | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Home Duo Firmware | <9.4.0-191 | |
| Westerndigital My Cloud Home Duo |
Remedy
For My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo and SanDisk ibi devices will be automatically updated to reflect the latest firmware version. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-36328?
The CWE ID for CVE-2022-36328 is 22.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36328?
The severity of CVE-2022-36328 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-36328?
The Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 with versions up to 5.26.202 is affected by CVE-2022-36328.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-36328?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36328 by creating arbitrary shares on arbitrary directories and exfiltrating sensitive files, passwords, users, and device configurations.
Are Western Digital My Cloud and other related products vulnerable to CVE-2022-36328?
No, Western Digital My Cloud, My Cloud DL2100, My Cloud DL4100, My Cloud Ex2 Ultra, My Cloud Ex2100, My Cloud Ex4100, My Cloud Mirror G2, My Cloud PR2100, My Cloud PR4100, and WD Cloud are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-36328.
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