PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22814: An authentication bypass issue via spoofing was discovered in the token-based authentication mechanism that co
CVE-2023-22814 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting my cloud os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authentication bypass issue via spoofing was discovered in the token-based authentication mechanism that could allow an attacker to carry out an impersonation attack. This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices: before 5.26.202.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-290 |
| Published | 2023-07-01 |
| 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-2023-22814?
my cloud os: upgrade to 5.26.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-22814 being exploited?
CVE-2023-22814 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-2023-22814 affect?
CVE-2023-22814 affects my cloud os. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). An authentication bypass issue via spoofing was discovered in the token-based authentication mechanism that could allow an attacker to carry out an impersonation attack. This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices: before 5.26.202.
How urgent is CVE-2023-22814?
Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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