CVE-2024-46909

WhatsUp Gold WriteDataFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.1, a remote unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.23% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory progress.com
Affected: Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring product
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-September-2024 vendor advisory
https://docs.progress.com/bundle/whatsupgold-release-notes-24-0/page/WhatsUp-Gold-2024.0-Release-Notes.html release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46909?
CVE-2024-46909 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46909?
To fix CVE-2024-46909, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-46909 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-46909 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-46909?
CVE-2024-46909 affects Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.