CVE-2024-5009 WhatsUp Gold SetAdminPassword Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can modify the administrator password due to improper access control, leading to privilege escalation and account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5009?
CVE-2024-5009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold, published on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wug.UI.Controllers.InstallController.SetAdminPassword allows local attackers to modify admin's password.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Progress Whatsup Gold.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5009 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3rp-hcww-24pq.