Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy remote code execution issue in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold. A malformed, overly long instancename value sent to the _maincfgret.cgi script can overflow memory and allow attacker-controlled code execution on vulnerable versions before 8.03 Hotfix 1. Exposure is most likely on old WhatsUp Gold deployments with the vulnerable CGI script reachable over a network, especially if management interfaces are internet-accessible. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix. Treat as high priority where legacy WhatsUp Gold is still deployed. Remote code execution plus public exploit references create meaningful operational risk, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable versions remain reachable. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WhatsUp Gold systems older than 8.03 Hotfix 1 using vendor patch guidance.; Restrict WhatsUp Gold web administration access to trusted management networks only.; Retire or isolate legacy WhatsUp Gold installations that cannot be updated..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 566CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- whatsup-maincfgret-bo(17111)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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