CVE-2018-8938 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the WhatsUp Gold server by uploading a malicious SNMP MIB file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8938?
CVE-2018-8938 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold, published on 1 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Code Injection issue was discovered in DlgSelectMibFile.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 2018 (18.0). Malicious actors can inject a specially crafted SNMP MIB file that could allow them to execute arbitrary commands and code on the WhatsUp Gold server.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Progress Whatsup Gold.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-8938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rwx-v4ch-c62r.