Multiple vulnerabilities in Progress Software WhatsUp Gold

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU95432

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5008

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the APM module. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-895/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU95448

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5019

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the implementation of LoadCSSUsingBasePath method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-884/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU95447

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5018

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the LoadUsingBasePath method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-885/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU95446

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5009

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the implementation of SetAdminPassword method. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify admin's password.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-886/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

5) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

EUVDB-ID: #VU95440

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5014

CWE-ID: CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the GetASPReport method. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-887/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU95439

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5015

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests within the GetWindowsCredential method. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-888/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU95438

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5013

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the lack of validating the current installation step within the InstallController class. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-889/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

EUVDB-ID: #VU95437

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5015

CWE-ID: CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the SessionControler class. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-890/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU95436

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5016

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data within the implementation of OnMessage method. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-891/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU95435

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4883

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the WriteDataFile method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-892/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

11) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU95434

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4885

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the implementation of GetFileWithoutZip method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-893/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

12) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU95433

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4884

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the CommunityController class. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WhatsUp Gold: 2023.1.2

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
http://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-894/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	Critical
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	12
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-5008 CVE-2024-5019 CVE-2024-5018 CVE-2024-5009 CVE-2024-5014 CVE-2024-5015 CVE-2024-5013 CVE-2024-5016 CVE-2024-4883 CVE-2024-4885 CVE-2024-4884
CWE-ID	CWE-434 CWE-22 CWE-284 CWE-918 CWE-287 CWE-20 CWE-502
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #10 is available. Vulnerability #11 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software	WhatsUp Gold Web applications / CMS
Vendor	Progress Software Corporation