Advisory Details

July 3rd, 2024

Progress Software WhatsUp Gold LoadUsingBasePath Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-24-885
ZDI-CAN-23760

CVE ID CVE-2024-5018
CVSS SCORE 5.3, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Progress Software
AFFECTED PRODUCTS WhatsUp Gold
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the LoadUsingBasePath 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 disclose information 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-June-2024
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-03-27 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Abdessamad Lahlali of Trend Micro.
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