CVE-2024-5019: WhatsUp Gold LoadCSSUsingBasePath Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2024
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Updated

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3,

an unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read issue exists in Wug.UI.Areas.Wug.Controllers.SessionController.CachedCSS. This vulnerability allows reading of any file with iisapppool\NmConsole privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Progress WhatsUp Gold<23.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WhatsUp Gold to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2023.1.3

Event History

Jun 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5019?

CVE-2024-5019 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file read exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5019?

To fix CVE-2024-5019, upgrade WhatsUp Gold to version 2023.1.3 or later.

3

What versions of WhatsUp Gold are affected by CVE-2024-5019?

WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1.3 are affected by CVE-2024-5019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5019?

CVE-2024-5019 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file read vulnerability.

5

What privileges are required to exploit CVE-2024-5019?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-5019 requires access to files with iisapppool\NmConsole privileges.

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