Progress Software WhatsUp Gold Missing Authentication GetWindowsCredential Information Disclosure Vulnerability

July 3rd, 2024
ZDI-24-888 ZDI-CAN-23659

CVE ID

CVE-2024-5015

CVSS Score

7.5 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the GetWindowsCredential method. The issue results from the lack of authentication 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/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-04-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)

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