Is CVE-2024-6670 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-6670 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-6670 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-6670 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6670?

CVE-2024-6670 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-6670

Published: September 16, 2024

EPSS:94.47%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Progress WhatsUp Gold contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve the user's encrypted password if the application is configured with only a single user.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Progress WhatsUp Gold SQL Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-09-16Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-07⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Progress WhatsUp Gold is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve an encrypted password if only a single user is configured. The high EPSS score of 0.94468 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a serious concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by threat actors. It is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security patches or upgrades for Progress WhatsUp Gold to address this SQL injection vulnerability and prevent unauthorized password retrieval.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6670 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-6670 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.