PatchTheCVECVE-2022-29838: Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My C
CVE-2022-29838 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting my cloud os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2022-12-09 |
| 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-2022-29838?
my cloud os: upgrade to 5.25.124. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-29838 being exploited?
CVE-2022-29838 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-2022-29838 affect?
CVE-2022-29838 affects my cloud os. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Dig
How urgent is CVE-2022-29838?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Western Digital vulnerabilities
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