Incorrect Access Control in Western Digital and SanDisk SSD Management Software
CVE-2019-13466

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sandisk

Status
Ssd Dashboard
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2019

What is CVE-2019-13466?

The SSD Dashboard software from Western Digital and SanDisk has a vulnerability where the 'generate reports' feature is protected by a hard-coded password. This flaw can potentially allow unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive archives. A software update addressing this issue is available, which enhances the security of archive encryption and ensures better protection against unauthorized access.

References

https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?g=907&lang=en
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https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wd...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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