SB2018012311 - Remote code execution in Western Digital My Cloud



SB2018012311 - Remote code execution in Western Digital My Cloud

Published: January 23, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012311
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17560)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the /web/jquery/uploader/multi_uploadify.php function due to insufficient authentication. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted PHP shell and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.