PatchTheCVECVE-2022-22998: Implemented protections on AWS credentials that were not properly protected.
CVE-2022-22998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting my cloud home duo firmware, my cloud home firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Implemented protections on AWS credentials that were not properly protected.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2022-07-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-22998?
my cloud home duo firmware: upgrade to 8.5.1-102; my cloud home firmware: upgrade to 8.5.1-102. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-22998 being exploited?
CVE-2022-22998 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-22998 affect?
CVE-2022-22998 affects my cloud home duo firmware, my cloud home firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Implemented protections on AWS credentials that were not properly protected.
How urgent is CVE-2022-22998?
Priority 47/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
Western Digital vulnerabilities · AWS vulnerabilities
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