Vulnerability Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, Distributed Edition installations can be exploited by using a deserialization tool to achieve a Remote Code Execution as SYSTEM. The vulnerability exists in the main message processing routines NmDistributed.DistributedServiceBehavior.OnMessage for server and NmDistributed.DistributedClient.OnMessage for clients.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress | Whatsup Gold | < 23.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-202Vendor Advisory
- https://www.progress.com/network-monitoringProduct
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-202Vendor Advisory
- https://www.progress.com/network-monitoringProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5016?
CVE-2024-5016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, Distributed Edition installations can be exploited by using a deserialization tool to achieve a Remote Code Execution as SYSTEM. The vulnerability e...
How severe is CVE-2024-5016?
CVE-2024-5016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Progress Whatsup Gold.