Path traversal in Western Digital EdgeRover Desktop App

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU61450

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22988

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EdgeRover Mac Desktop App: before 1.5.1-594

EdgeRover Windows Desktop App: before 1.5.1-594

External links

http://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-22004-edgerover-desktop-app-version-1-5-1-594

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.