PatchTheCVECVE-2022-29842: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability that could a
CVE-2022-29842 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting my cloud os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the root user on a vulnerable CGI file was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devicesThis issue affects My Cloud OS 5: before 5.26.119.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| 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-2022-29842?
my cloud os: upgrade to 5.26.119. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-29842 being exploited?
CVE-2022-29842 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-2022-29842 affect?
CVE-2022-29842 affects my cloud os. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the root user on a vulnerable CGI file was discovered in Western Digital My Clo
How urgent is CVE-2022-29842?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Western Digital vulnerabilities
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