How severe is CVE-2024-5009?

CVE-2024-5009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5009?

CVE-2024-5009 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5009?

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-2024-5009 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5009 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46283.

When was CVE-2024-5009 published?

CVE-2024-5009 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5009

CVE-2024-5009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46283
Weakness: CWE-269
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 Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wug.UI.Controllers.InstallController.SetAdminPassword allows local attackers to modify admin's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5009?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-5009?: CVE-2024-5009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5009?: CVE-2024-5009 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5009?: 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-2024-5009 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5009 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46283.
When was CVE-2024-5009 published?: CVE-2024-5009 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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