How severe is CVE-2024-5008?

CVE-2024-5008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5008?

CVE-2024-5008 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5008?

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.

Does CVE-2024-5008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46282.

When was CVE-2024-5008 published?

CVE-2024-5008 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5008

CVE-2024-5008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46282
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Progress Whatsup Gold
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an authenticated user with certain permissions can upload an arbitrary file and obtain RCE using Apm.UI.Areas.APM.Controllers.Api.Applications.AppProfileImportController.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5008?: In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an authenticated user with certain permissions can upload an arbitrary file and obtain RCE using Apm.UI.Areas.APM.Controllers.Api.Applications.AppProfileImportController.
How severe is CVE-2024-5008?: CVE-2024-5008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5008?: CVE-2024-5008 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5008?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-5008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46282.
When was CVE-2024-5008 published?: CVE-2024-5008 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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