Progress Software WhatsUp Gold OnMessage Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

July 3rd, 2024
ZDI-24-891 ZDI-CAN-23668

CVE ID

CVE-2024-5016

CVSS Score

7.2 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of OnMessage method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of 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

  • 2024-04-26 - 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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