#VU95435 Path traversal in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-4883

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#VU95435 Path traversal in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-4883

Published: August 7, 2024 / Updated: September 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95435
Vulnerability risk: High
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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4883
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
WhatsUp Gold
Software vendor:
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 WriteDataFile 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.

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