CVE-2024-4885

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold. The WhatsUp.ExportUtilities.Export.GetFileWithoutZip allows execution of commands with iisapppool\nmconsole privileges.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Mar 3, 2025 Remediation due: Mar 24, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
progress	whatsup_gold	< 23.1.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024 https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024

Other References

https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-4885

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4885? +

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold. The WhatsUp.ExportUtilities.Export.GetFileWithoutZip allows execution of commands with iisapppool\nmconsole privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-4885? +

CVE-2024-4885 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4885? +

CVE-2024-4885 affects products from progress, specifically: whatsup_gold. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4885? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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