CVE-2022-23000: The Western Digital My Cloud Web App [https://os5.mycloud.com/] uses a weak SSLContext when attempting to conf

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-23000?

my cloud pr2100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114; my cloud pr4100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114; my cloud ex4100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-23000 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23000 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-23000 affect?

CVE-2022-23000 affects my cloud pr2100 firmware, my cloud pr4100 firmware, my cloud ex4100 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Western Digital My Cloud Web App [https://os5.mycloud.com/] uses a weak SSLContext when attempting to configure port forwarding rules. This was enabled to maintain compatibility with old or outdated home routers. By using an "SSL" conte

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23000 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting my cloud pr2100 firmware, my cloud pr4100 firmware, my cloud ex4100 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Western Digital My Cloud Web App [https://os5.mycloud.com/] uses a weak SSLContext when attempting to configure port forwarding rules. This was enabled to maintain compatibility with old or outdated home routers. By using an "SSL" context instead of "TLS" or specifying stronger validation, deprecated or insecure protocols are permitted. As a result, a local user with no privileges can exploit this vulnerability and jeopardize the integrity, c

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-757
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Western Digital · Vendor: westerndigital

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

westerndigital my cloud pr2100 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

westerndigital my cloud pr4100 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

westerndigital my cloud ex4100 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

westerndigital my cloud ex2 ultra firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

westerndigital my cloud mirror g2 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

westerndigital my cloud dl2100 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.114

Fixed in: 5.23.114

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2022-23000?

my cloud pr2100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114; my cloud pr4100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114; my cloud ex4100 firmware: upgrade to 5.23.114. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23000 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23000 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-2022-23000 affect?

CVE-2022-23000 affects my cloud pr2100 firmware, my cloud pr4100 firmware, my cloud ex4100 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Western Digital My Cloud Web App [https://os5.mycloud.com/] uses a weak SSLContext when attempting to configure port forwarding rules. This was enabled to maintain compatibility with old or outdated home routers. By using an "SSL" conte

How urgent is CVE-2022-23000?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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