#VU95434 Path traversal in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-4885
Published: August 7, 2024 / Updated: August 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95434
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4885
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
WhatsUp Gold
WhatsUp Gold
Software vendor:
Progress Software Corporation
Progress Software Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the implementation of GetFileWithoutZip method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.