CVE-2020-27160
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.67%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27160 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in AvailableApps.php that allowed escalation of privileges in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114 (issue 3 of 3).. EPSS estimates a 4.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in AvailableApps.php that allowed escalation of privileges in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114 (issue 3 of 3).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital | My Cloud Firmware | < 5.04.114 |
References
- https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/security-vulnerabilities-80000-devices-update-now/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurityVendor Advisory
- https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/security-vulnerabilities-80000-devices-update-now/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurityVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27160?
Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in AvailableApps.php that allowed escalation of privileges in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114 (issue 3 of 3).
How severe is CVE-2020-27160?
CVE-2020-27160 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27160?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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