Advisory Details

July 3rd, 2024

Progress Software WhatsUp Gold InstallController Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI-24-889
ZDI-CAN-23869

CVE ID CVE-2024-5013
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Progress Software
AFFECTED PRODUCTS WhatsUp Gold
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the InstallController class. The issue results from the lack of validating the current installation step. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
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
  • 2024-04-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
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