How severe is CVE-2022-22993?

CVE-2022-22993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22993?

CVE-2022-22993 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22993?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22993 published?

CVE-2022-22993 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22993

CVE-2022-22993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital My Cloud Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Westerndigital My Cloud Os
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A limited SSRF vulnerability was discovered on Western Digital My Cloud devices that could allow an attacker to impersonate a server and reach any page on the server by bypassing access controls. The vulnerability was addressed by creating a whitelist for valid parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22993?: A limited SSRF vulnerability was discovered on Western Digital My Cloud devices that could allow an attacker to impersonate a server and reach any page on the server by bypassing access controls. The vulnerability was addressed by creating a whitelist for valid parameters.
How severe is CVE-2022-22993?: CVE-2022-22993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22993?: CVE-2022-22993 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22993 published?: CVE-2022-22993 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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