Arbitrary file upload in Progress Whatsup Gold
CVE-2024-5008
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.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.173 (96.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Progress Whatsup_gold
- Progress Software Corporation Whatsup Gold — versions 2023.1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@progress.com (Product, product)
- security@progress.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5008?
- CVE-2024-5008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-06-25.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5008?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-5008 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.