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CVE-2024-4885

Progress WhatsUp Gold Path Traversal

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 99.3%
  1. Published25 Jun 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2025
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Progress WhatsUp Gold contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2025Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2025

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Progress Whatsup Gold< 23.1.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Progress Whatsup Gold≥ 23.1.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-4885 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-4885 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2025.

How severe is CVE-2024-4885?

CVE-2024-4885 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4885?

Affected products include Progress Whatsup Gold.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4885?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Progress Whatsup Gold 23.1.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.