#VU93507 Path traversal in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-5017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93507

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5017

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WhatsUp Gold
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Progress Software Corporation

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 in the AppProfileImport functionality. A remote user 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: 2023.1.0 1697

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External links
https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1932

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.