CVE-2024-8785

Summary

CVE-2024-8785 is a newly disclosed vulnerability impacting WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2024.0.1. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating NmAPI.exe to modify registry values in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Ipswitch\ path, potentially leading to serious system compromises. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for organizations that have not yet applied the necessary patch.

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