How severe is CVE-2024-5012?

CVE-2024-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2024-5012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5012?

CVE-2024-5012 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5012?

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-2024-5012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46284.

When was CVE-2024-5012 published?

CVE-2024-5012 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5012

CVE-2024-5012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46284
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Progress Whatsup Gold
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, there is a missing authentication vulnerability in WUGDataAccess.Credentials. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to disclose Windows Credentials stored in the product Credential Library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5012?: In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, there is a missing authentication vulnerability in WUGDataAccess.Credentials. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to disclose Windows Credentials stored in the product Credential Library.
How severe is CVE-2024-5012?: CVE-2024-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2024-5012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5012?: CVE-2024-5012 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5012?: 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-2024-5012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46284.
When was CVE-2024-5012 published?: CVE-2024-5012 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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