#VU95439 Improper Authentication in WhatsUp Gold - CVE-2024-5015
Published: August 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95439
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5015
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WhatsUp Gold
WhatsUp Gold
Software vendor:
Progress Software Corporation
Progress Software Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests within the GetWindowsCredential method. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.