CVE-2022-29845: Medium severity progress software whatsup gold vulnerability

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

In Progress Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 21.1.0 through 21.1.1, and 22.0.0, it is possible for an authenticated user to invoke an API transaction that would allow them to read the contents of a local file.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Progress WhatsUp Gold=21.1.0
Progress WhatsUp Gold=21.1.1
Progress WhatsUp Gold=22.0.0
Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold=21.1.0
Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold=21.1.1
Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold=22.0.0

Event History

May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29845?

CVE-2022-29845 is a vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 21.1.0 through 21.1.1 and 22.0.0 that allows an authenticated user to read the contents of a local file.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-29845?

CVE-2022-29845 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is classified as medium.

3

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-29845?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-29845 by invoking an API transaction that allows them to read the contents of a local file.

4

Which versions of Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold are affected by CVE-2022-29845?

CVE-2022-29845 affects Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold versions 21.1.0, 21.1.1, and 22.0.0.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-29845?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [link1](https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Critical-Product-Alert-May-2022) and [link2](https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring).

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