CVE-2024-22169
Aug. 2, 2024, 7:16 p.m.
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Description
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.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WD Discovery |
|
Weaknesses
CWE-94
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
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Date
- Published: Aug. 2, 2024, 7:16 p.m.
- Last Modified: Aug. 2, 2024, 7:16 p.m.
Status : Received
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
More infoSource
psirt@wdc.com
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