#VU95434 Path traversal in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-4885

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95434

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4885

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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 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

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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.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-893/

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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.