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

No history.

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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