Remote code execution vulnerability in WhatsUp Gold
CVE-2024-46909

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Progress Software
Status
Whatsup Gold
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-46909?

A vulnerability exists in WhatsUp Gold prior to version 2024.0.1 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over critical network monitoring functions, emphasizing the need for users to update to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Affected Version(s)

WhatsUp Gold Windows 2023.1.0

References

https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Sec...
vendor-advisory
https://docs.progress.com/bundle/whatsupgold-release-note...
release-notes

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Andy Niu of Trend Micro
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CVE-2024-46909 : Remote code execution vulnerability in WhatsUp Gold