What is the severity of ZDI-24-886?

The severity of ZDI-24-886 is classified as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-24-886?

To fix ZDI-24-886, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Progress Software for WhatsUp Gold.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-886?

ZDI-24-886 affects local users of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold who can execute low-privileged code.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-24-886?

The potential impacts of ZDI-24-886 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.

How can I detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts?

You can detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts by monitoring local user activity and looking for unusual HTTP requests or code execution behavior.

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ZDI-24-886

3/7/2024

ZDI-24-886: Progress Software WhatsUp Gold SetAdminPassword Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 03 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system or send an HTTP request from a local machine in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.4. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-5009.

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-886/ (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-886?
The severity of ZDI-24-886 is classified as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-24-886?
To fix ZDI-24-886, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Progress Software for WhatsUp Gold.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-886?
ZDI-24-886 affects local users of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold who can execute low-privileged code.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-24-886?
The potential impacts of ZDI-24-886 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.
How can I detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts?
You can detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts by monitoring local user activity and looking for unusual HTTP requests or code execution behavior.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-886?
The severity of ZDI-24-886 is classified as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-24-886?
To fix ZDI-24-886, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Progress Software for WhatsUp Gold.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-886?
ZDI-24-886 affects local users of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold who can execute low-privileged code.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-24-886?
The potential impacts of ZDI-24-886 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.
How can I detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts?
You can detect ZDI-24-886 exploitation attempts by monitoring local user activity and looking for unusual HTTP requests or code execution behavior.