CVE-2024-4885: Progress WhatsUp Gold Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2024
·
Updated

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold.  The

WhatsUp.ExportUtilities.Export.GetFileWithoutZip

allows execution of commands with iisapppool\nmconsole privileges.

Other sources

Progress WhatsUp Gold contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
Progress WhatsUp Gold
Progress WhatsUp Gold<23.1.3

Event History

Jun 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 7, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:34 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:35 PM
Sep 12, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:27 PM
Sep 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:01 PM
Mar 3, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Apr 1, 57258
Event
via FIRST·07:32 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4885?

CVE-2024-4885 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4885?

To remediate CVE-2024-4885, upgrade WhatsUp Gold to version 2023.1.3 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-4885?

CVE-2024-4885 affects WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1.3.

4

What privileges are exploited in CVE-2024-4885?

CVE-2024-4885 exploits the iisapppool\nmconsole privileges to execute commands.

5

Is CVE-2024-4885 currently being exploited?

Yes, CVE-2024-4885 is reported to be under active exploitation.

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