CVE-2024-22169

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.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24004-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-5-0-589

Configurations

No configuration.

History

05 Aug 2024, 12:41

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Summary		(es) Las versiones de WD Discovery anteriores a la 5.0.589 contienen una configuración incorrecta en la configuración del entorno Node.js que podría permitir la ejecución de código utilizando la variable de entorno 'ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE'. Cualquier aplicación maliciosa que funcione con permisos de usuario estándar puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad, permitiendo la ejecución de código dentro del contexto de la aplicación WD Discovery. WD Discovery versión 5.0.589 soluciona este problema desactivando ciertas funciones y fusibles en Electron. El vector de ataque para este problema requiere que la víctima tenga instalada la aplicación WD Discovery en su dispositivo.

02 Aug 2024, 19:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2024-08-02 19:16

Updated : 2024-08-05 12:41

NVD link : CVE-2024-22169

Mitre link : CVE-2024-22169

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-22169

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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