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

May 29th, 2024
ZDI-24-517 ZDI-CAN-23353

CVE ID

CVE-2024-4561

CVSS Score

4.2 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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 FaviconController class. The issue results from following HTTP redirects. 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
  • 2024-05-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Abdessamad Lahlali of Trend Micro.

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