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CVE-2024-46909

WhatsUp Gold WriteDataFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

9.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

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 implementation of the WriteDataFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

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.

*Credits: Andy Niu of Trend Micro
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-09-13 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-12-02 CVE Published
  • 2024-12-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-04-03 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-16: Configuration
  • CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
  • CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-165: File Manipulation
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Progress Software Corporation
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 WhatsUp Gold
Search vendor "Progress Software Corporation" for product "WhatsUp Gold"
 >= 2023.1.0 < 2024.0.1
Search vendor "Progress Software Corporation" for product "WhatsUp Gold" and version " >= 2023.1.0 < 2024.0.1"
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Affected