CVE-2023-22816
CWE-78Published: June 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A post-authentication remote command injection vulnerability in a CGI file in Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices that could allow an attacker to build files with redirects and execute larger payloads.
This issue affects My Cloud OS 5 devices: before 5.26.300.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-22816 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-22816 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts