CVE-2018-8939: SSRF
First published: Tue May 01 2018(Updated: )
An SSRF issue was discovered in NmAPI.exe in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 2018 (18.0). Malicious actors can submit specially crafted requests via the NmAPI executable to (1) gain unauthorized access to the WhatsUp Gold system, (2) obtain information about the WhatsUp Gold system, or (3) execute remote commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold | <18.0 | |
| Progress WhatsUp Gold | <18.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8939?
CVE-2018-8939 is an SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) vulnerability discovered in NmAPI.exe in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 2018 (18.0).
How does CVE-2018-8939 affect Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold?
CVE-2018-8939 allows malicious actors to submit specially crafted requests via the NmAPI executable to gain unauthorized access, obtain information about, or execute remote commands on the WhatsUp Gold system.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8939?
CVE-2018-8939 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2018-8939?
To fix CVE-2018-8939, it is recommended to upgrade Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold to version 2018 (18.0) or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8939?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8939 in the release notes of Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold version 2018 (18.0).
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