CVE-2024-5018

WhatsUp Gold LoadUsingBasePath Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Path Traversal vulnerability exists Wug.UI.Areas.Wug.Controllers.SessionController.LoadNMScript. This allows allows reading of any file from the applications web-root directory .

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
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-2024-5018?
CVE-2024-5018 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5018?
To fix CVE-2024-5018, 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-2024-5018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5018 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5018?
CVE-2024-5018 affects Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold.
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