Progress Software WhatsUp Gold HttpContentActiveController Server-Side Request Forgery Information Disclosure Vulnerability

May 28th, 2024
ZDI-24-516 ZDI-CAN-23447

CVE ID

CVE-2024-4562

CVSS Score

7.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors

Progress Software

Affected Products

WhatsUp Gold

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Progress Software WhatsUp Gold. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the HttpContentActiveController class. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the application.

Additional Details

Progress Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://community.progress.com/s/article/Announcing-WhatsUp-Gold-v2023-1-2

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-02-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Abdessamad Lahlali of Trend Micro.

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