CVE-2024-6670: Progress WhatsUp Gold SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2024
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Updated

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the users encrypted password.

Other sources

Progress WhatsUp Gold contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the user's encrypted password if the application is configured with only a single user.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
Progress WhatsUp Gold
Progress WhatsUp Gold<24.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Progress Software WhatsUp Gold from your environment.

    Discontinue use or uninstall the product if vendor mitigations are not available.

  2. Configuration

    Ensure the application is not configured with only a single user (create additional administrative/user accounts) to avoid the single-user configuration condition that enables this vulnerability.

    Progress Software WhatsUp Gold single-user configuration = disabled / ensure multiple user accounts
  3. Compensating control

    Apply vendor-provided mitigations per Progress Software guidance. If vendor mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of the product.

Event History

Aug 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 12, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:27 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:38 PM
Sep 16, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:01 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6670?

CVE-2024-6670 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6670?

To fix CVE-2024-6670, update Progress WhatsUp Gold to version 2024.0.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6670?

CVE-2024-6670 is a SQL Injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to encrypted passwords.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6670?

CVE-2024-6670 affects all versions of Progress WhatsUp Gold released before 2024.0.0.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-6670 remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2024-6670 remotely without authentication.

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