How severe is CVE-2022-29847?

CVE-2022-29847 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29847 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29847?

CVE-2022-29847 primarily affects Progress Whatsup Gold. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29847?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29847 published?

CVE-2022-29847 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29847

CVE-2022-29847 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Progress Whatsup Gold
Published: 2022-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 21.0.0 through 21.1.1, and 22.0.0, it is possible for an unauthenticated attacker to invoke an API transaction that would allow them to relay encrypted WhatsUp Gold user credentials to an arbitrary host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29847?: In Progress Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 21.0.0 through 21.1.1, and 22.0.0, it is possible for an unauthenticated attacker to invoke an API transaction that would allow them to relay encrypted WhatsUp Gold user credentials to an arbitrary host.
How severe is CVE-2022-29847?: CVE-2022-29847 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29847 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29847?: CVE-2022-29847 primarily affects Progress Whatsup Gold. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29847?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29847 published?: CVE-2022-29847 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:whatsup_gold:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:whatsup_gold:22.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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