WhatsUp Gold <2023.1.3: Unauth DoS via SetAdminPassword step
CVE-2024-5013 Published on June 25, 2024
WhatsUp Gold InstallController Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Denial of Service
vulnerability was identified. An unauthenticated attacker can put the application into the SetAdminPassword installation step, which renders the application non-accessible.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-5013 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2024-5013 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-5013
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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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