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CVE-2022-29835: WD Discovery software executable files were signed with an unsafe SHA-1 hashing algorithm

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MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29835 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wd discovery, wd discovery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WD Discovery software executable files were signed with an unsafe SHA-1 hashing algorithm. An attacker could use this weakness to create forged certificate signatures due to the use of a hashing algorithm that is not collision-free. This could thereby impact the confidentiality of user content. This issue affects: Western Digital WD Discovery WD Discovery Desktop App versions prior to 4.4.396 on Mac; WD Discovery Desktop App versions prior to 4.4

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-328, CWE-326
Published2022-09-19
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Western Digital · Vendor: westerndigital

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

westerndigital wd discovery UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.4.396
Fixed in: 4.4.396
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wd-discovery || rpm -q wd-discovery || wd-discovery --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.4.396 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wd-discovery
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wd-discovery
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
westerndigital wd discovery UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.4.396
Fixed in: 4.4.396
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wd-discovery || rpm -q wd-discovery || wd-discovery --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.4.396 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wd-discovery
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wd-discovery
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-29835?

wd discovery: upgrade to 4.4.396; wd discovery: upgrade to 4.4.396. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29835 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29835 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-2022-29835 affect?

CVE-2022-29835 affects wd discovery, wd discovery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). WD Discovery software executable files were signed with an unsafe SHA-1 hashing algorithm. An attacker could use this weakness to create forged certificate signatures due to the use of a hashing algorithm that is not collision-free. This co

How urgent is CVE-2022-29835?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Western Digital vulnerabilities

References

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