The new update fixes vulnerabilities regarding remote access

Dec 14, 2016 07:36 GMT  ·  By

Western Digital has made available a new firmware package targeted at its My Cloud Personal Storage Series, namely version 2.21.126, which manages to resolve some security vulnerabilities related to remote access and improve Cloud connectivity with MyCloud web and applications.

To be clear about the supported devices, know that the producer has provided separate update packages developed for its My Cloud, My Cloud Mirror Gen2, and My Cloud EX2 Ultra models, as well as for the My Cloud DL2100, DL4100, EX2100, EX4100, PR2100, and PR4100 storages.

In addition to that, WD has also rolled out a new firmware package for My Cloud Personal Storage (04.x), namely version 04.04.05-101, which applies the same fixes and improvements as highlighted above.

As for installing this update, get and extract the downloadable archive suitable for your device model, log into the unit’s administration page, and go to Settings → Firmware Update → Manual Update (section) → Update From File (button).

Now, navigate and select the newly-extracted “My_Cloud_LT4A_1.03.39.bin” file, confirm your choice through the next dialogs and wait for the new update to be transferred and applied to the storage. Upon completion, the device will automatically reboot, announcing that the upgrade has finished.

Therefore, if you intend to apply this release, download WD My Cloud Series Firmware 2.21.126 or download WD My Cloud Firmware 04.04.05-101, take into account all aspects mentioned above, and enjoy your newly-improved personal cloud.