PatchTheCVECVE-2022-29840: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow a rogue server on the local network to modif
CVE-2022-29840 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting my cloud os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow a rogue server on the local network to modify its URL to point back to the loopback adapter was addressed in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices. This could allow the URL to exploit other vulnerabilities on the local server.This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices before 5.26.202.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2023-05-10 |
| 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-2022-29840?
my cloud os: upgrade to 5.26.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-29840 being exploited?
CVE-2022-29840 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-2022-29840 affect?
CVE-2022-29840 affects my cloud os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow a rogue server on the local network to modify its URL to point back to the loopback adapter was addressed in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices. This could allow the URL t
How urgent is CVE-2022-29840?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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