CVE-2022-29848 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-29848 affecting Progress Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold versions 17.0.0 through 21.1.1, and 22.0.0.

Understanding CVE-2022-29848

This section provides insights into the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.

What is CVE-2022-29848?

CVE-2022-29848 allows an authenticated user to access sensitive operating-system attributes from a host accessible by the WhatsUp Gold system.

The Impact of CVE-2022-29848

The vulnerability poses a risk as it enables unauthorized access to critical system information, compromising security and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-29848

Explore the specific aspects of the vulnerability to understand its implications and potential risks.

Vulnerability Description

An authenticated user can exploit an API transaction to retrieve sensitive host attributes via the WhatsUp Gold system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Progress Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold versions 17.0.0 through 21.1.1, and 22.0.0 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

By invoking a specific API transaction, an authenticated user can read sensitive operating-system attributes from a reachable host.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-29848.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls, monitor network activity, and restrict API access to mitigate the risk.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the WhatsUp Gold system, conduct security audits, and educate users on best security practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure you install security patches released by Progress to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.