CVE-2026-65941
WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 26.0.2 contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in an internal report scheduling service.
Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2026.0.2, an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the affected service can execute arbitrary code in the context of the IIS application service account.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WhatsUp Gold to version 2026.0.2 or later.
- Apply vendor patches or security updates promptly.
- Restrict network access to the affected service.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Progress Software Corporation', 'product': 'WhatsUp Gold', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '26.0.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2026.0.2, an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the affected service can execute arbitrary code in the context of the IIS application service account. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added CWE CWE-306 Added CWE CWE-918 Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-August-2026 Added Reference https://docs.progress.com/bundle/whatsupgold-release-notes-26-0/page/WhatsUp-Gold-2026.0-Release-Notes.html Added Reference https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring