How severe is CVE-2024-5017?

CVE-2024-5017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5017?

CVE-2024-5017 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-5017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46289.

When was CVE-2024-5017 published?

CVE-2024-5017 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5017

CVE-2024-5017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46289
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Progress Whatsup Gold
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, a path traversal vulnerability exists. A specially crafted unauthenticated HTTP request to AppProfileImport can lead can lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5017?: In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, a path traversal vulnerability exists. A specially crafted unauthenticated HTTP request to AppProfileImport can lead can lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-5017?: CVE-2024-5017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5017?: CVE-2024-5017 affects Progress Whatsup Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46289.
When was CVE-2024-5017 published?: CVE-2024-5017 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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