CVE-2024-4885
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitIn WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold.
Published Jun 25, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-4885 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting WhatsUp Gold (Progress).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WhatsUp Gold 23.1.3, WhatsUp Gold 2023.1.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold. The
WhatsUp.ExportUtilities.Export.GetFileWithoutZip
allows execution of commands with iisapppool\nmconsole privileges.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 6, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 6, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsUp GoldProgress | >= 2023.1.0 | 23.1.3 |
Patched Releases
WhatsUp Gold
23.1.3, 2023.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 25, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 6, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 6, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2025
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Progress WhatsUpGold.
Affected: WhatsUp Gold (Progress) versions >= 2023.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WhatsUp Gold 23.1.3, WhatsUp Gold 2023.1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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