CVE-2024-5008

WhatsUp Gold APM Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an authenticated user with certain permissions can upload an arbitrary file and obtain RCE using Apm.UI.Areas.APM.Controllers.Api.Applications.AppProfileImportController.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.31% Top 15%
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-June-2024 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5008?
CVE-2024-5008 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5008?
To fix CVE-2024-5008, 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-2024-5008 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5008 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5008?
CVE-2024-5008 affects Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold.
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