Is CVE-2022-29835 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-29835 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-29835 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-29835 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29835?

CVE-2022-29835 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29835

CWE-328Published: September 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WD Discovery software executable files were signed with an unsafe SHA-1 hashing algorithm. An attacker could use this weakness to create forged certificate signatures due to the use of a hashing algorithm that is not collision-free. This could thereby impact the confidentiality of user content. This issue affects: Western Digital WD Discovery WD Discovery Desktop App versions prior to 4.4.396 on Mac; WD Discovery Desktop App versions prior to 4.4.396 on Windows.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-29835 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.