How severe is CVE-2022-29838?

CVE-2022-29838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29838?

CVE-2022-29838 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29838?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-29838 published?

CVE-2022-29838 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29838

CVE-2022-29838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital My Cloud Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Westerndigital My Cloud Os
Published: 2022-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29838?: Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
How severe is CVE-2022-29838?: CVE-2022-29838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29838?: CVE-2022-29838 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29838 published?: CVE-2022-29838 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-22019-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-25-124

Affected products (1)

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