CVE-2024-6670
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitIn WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the users encrypted password.
Published Aug 29, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-6670 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 Sep 12, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WhatsUp Gold 24.0, WhatsUp Gold 2024.0.0.
- 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)
93%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the users encrypted password.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 16, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 16, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 16, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions 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 | 24.0 |
Patched Releases
WhatsUp Gold
24.0, 2024.0.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 29, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 12, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 16, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 16, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 16, 2024
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-August-2024
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the users encrypted password.
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 Sep 12, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Sep 16, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 7, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WhatsUp Gold 24.0, WhatsUp Gold 2024.0.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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