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CVE-2024-22169

Summary
Assigner-WDC PSIRT
Assigner Org ID-cb3b742e-5145-4748-b44b-5ffd45bf3b6a
Published At-02 Aug, 2024 | 18:31
Updated At-05 Aug, 2024 | 18:55
Rejected At-
Credits

Misconfiguration in node.js causing a code execution in WD Discovery

WD Discovery versions prior to 5.0.589 contain a misconfiguration in the Node.js environment settings that could allow code execution by utilizing the 'ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE' environment variable. Any malicious application operating with standard user permissions can exploit this vulnerability, enabling code execution within WD Discovery application's context. WD Discovery version 5.0.589 addresses this issue by disabling certain features and fuses in Electron. The attack vector for this issue requires the victim to have the WD Discovery app installed on their device.

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▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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Assigner:WDC PSIRT
Assigner Org ID:cb3b742e-5145-4748-b44b-5ffd45bf3b6a
Published At:02 Aug, 2024 | 18:31
Updated At:05 Aug, 2024 | 18:55
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Misconfiguration in node.js causing a code execution in WD Discovery

WD Discovery versions prior to 5.0.589 contain a misconfiguration in the Node.js environment settings that could allow code execution by utilizing the 'ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE' environment variable. Any malicious application operating with standard user permissions can exploit this vulnerability, enabling code execution within WD Discovery application's context. WD Discovery version 5.0.589 addresses this issue by disabling certain features and fuses in Electron. The attack vector for this issue requires the victim to have the WD Discovery app installed on their device.

Affected Products
Vendor
Western Digital Corp.Western Digital
Product
WD Discovery
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 5.0.589 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-94CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-94
Description: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.07.1HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Version: 4.0
Base score: 7.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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Users can download the latest version from the WD Discovery Downloads page or by following the instructions on the WD Discovery: Online User Guide https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/20465

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Western Digital would like to thank YoKo Kho, Fahad Alamri, and AbdulKarim from HakTrak Cybersecurity Squad for reporting this issue
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https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24004-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-5-0-589
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Hyperlink: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24004-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-5-0-589
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▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
Western Digital Corp.westerndigital
Product
wd_discovery
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:westerndigital:wd_discovery:-:*:*:*:*:mac_os:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 5.0.589 (custom)
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:psirt@wdc.com
Published At:02 Aug, 2024 | 19:16
Updated At:05 Aug, 2024 | 12:41

WD Discovery versions prior to 5.0.589 contain a misconfiguration in the Node.js environment settings that could allow code execution by utilizing the 'ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE' environment variable. Any malicious application operating with standard user permissions can exploit this vulnerability, enabling code execution within WD Discovery application's context. WD Discovery version 5.0.589 addresses this issue by disabling certain features and fuses in Electron. The attack vector for this issue requires the victim to have the WD Discovery app installed on their device.

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Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.07.1HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 7.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CPE Matches
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-94Secondarypsirt@wdc.com
CWE ID: CWE-94
Type: Secondary
Source: psirt@wdc.com
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https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24004-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-5-0-589psirt@wdc.com
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Hyperlink: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24004-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-5-0-589
Source: psirt@wdc.com
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