CVE-2024-5009: Local SetAdminPassword reset in WhatsUp Gold <v2023.1.3
CVE-2024-5009 Published on June 25, 2024
WhatsUp Gold SetAdminPassword Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-5009 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2024-5009. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-5009
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Affected Versions
Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold:- Version 2023.1.0 and below 2023.1.3 is affected.
- Version 2023.1.0 and below 2023.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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