| CVE ID | CVE-2024-46909 |
| CVSS SCORE | 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Progress Software |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
WhatsUp Gold |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the WriteDataFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Progress Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-September-2024 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Andy Niu of Trend Micro Security Research |
