Advisory Details

December 12th, 2024

Progress Software WhatsUp Gold GetSqlWhereClause SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1684
ZDI-CAN-24638

CVE ID CVE-2024-46906
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 escalate privileges on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the GetSqlWhereClause method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS Progress Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-46906
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-08-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-12-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-12-12 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
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