How severe is CVE-2022-36329?

CVE-2022-36329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36329?

CVE-2022-36329 primarily affects Westerndigital My Cloud Home Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36329?

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

When was CVE-2022-36329 published?

CVE-2022-36329 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36329

CVE-2022-36329 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital My Cloud Home Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Westerndigital My Cloud Home Firmware
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper privilege management issue that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service over the OTA mechanism was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo and SanDisk ibi devices.This issue affects My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo: before 9.4.0-191; ibi: before 9.4.0-191.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36329?: An improper privilege management issue that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service over the OTA mechanism was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo and SanDisk ibi devices.This issue affects My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo: before 9.4.0-191; ibi: before 9.4.0-191.
How severe is CVE-2022-36329?: CVE-2022-36329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36329?: CVE-2022-36329 primarily affects Westerndigital My Cloud Home Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36329 published?: CVE-2022-36329 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23003-western-digital-my-cloud-home-my-cloud-home-duo-and-sandisk-ibi-firmware-version-9-4-0-191

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:westerndigital:my_cloud_home_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:westerndigital:my_cloud_home_duo_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:westerndigital:sandisk_ibi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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