CVE-2023-22814

Authentication Bypass issue in My Cloud OS 5 devices

Description

An authentication bypass issue via spoofing was discovered in the token-based authentication mechanism that could allow an attacker to carry out an impersonation attack. This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices: before 5.26.202.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Western Digital recommends that users promptly update their devices to the latest firmware by clicking on the firmware update notification.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory westerndigital.com
Affected: Western Digital My Cloud OS 5
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23006-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-26-202 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22814?
CVE-2023-22814 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-22814?
To fix CVE-2023-22814: Western Digital recommends that users promptly update their devices to the latest firmware by clicking on the firmware update notification.
Is CVE-2023-22814 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-22814 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-22814?
CVE-2023-22814 affects Western Digital My Cloud OS 5.
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