How severe is CVE-2022-29839?

CVE-2022-29839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29839?

CVE-2022-29839 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29839?

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

When was CVE-2022-29839 published?

CVE-2022-29839 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29839

CVE-2022-29839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital My Cloud Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Westerndigital My Cloud Os
Published: 2022-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in the remote backups application on Western Digital My Cloud devices that could allow an attacker who has gained access to a relevant endpoint to use that information to access protected data. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29839?: Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in the remote backups application on Western Digital My Cloud devices that could allow an attacker who has gained access to a relevant endpoint to use that information to access protected data. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
How severe is CVE-2022-29839?: CVE-2022-29839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29839?: CVE-2022-29839 affects Westerndigital My Cloud Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29839?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29839 published?: CVE-2022-29839 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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