CVE-2024-4885ProgressServers and softwareMarch 3, 2025

Progress WhatsUp Gold Path Traversal Vulnerability

Critical 9.8Actively exploited

Description

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

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Progress
Product
WhatsUp Gold
CVE
CVE-2024-4885
Affected versions
WhatsUp Gold 2023.1: from 2023.1.0 to 2023.1.3 (excluded) — fixed in 2023.1.3 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
9.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
March 24, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
March 3, 2025

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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