CVE-2024-22169 Misconfiguration in node.js causing a code execution in WD Discovery
A misconfiguration in WD Discovery allows malicious applications to execute code via the ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-22169?
CVE-2024-22169 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Western Digital WD Discovery, published on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22169?
How do I fix CVE-2024-22169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-22169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-22169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqcg-4g39-cjvj.