Advisory Details

July 3rd, 2024

Progress Software WhatsUp Gold CommunityController Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-894
ZDI-CAN-23913

CVE ID CVE-2024-4884
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 CommunityController class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. 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-June-2024
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-04-25 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Le Ngoc Anh of Sun* Cyber Security Research Team
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