CVE-2026-65938: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2026.0.2, an improper authorization vulnerability in the Scheduled Reports API allows any authenticated user to invoke restricted actions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-65938) involves missing authorization checks in the Scheduled Reports API of WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2026.0.2. Authenticated users can perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized operations within the application. The issue is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and CWE-602 (Insufficiently Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized invocation of restricted actions by any authenticated user. There is no reported confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification or access to scheduled reports functionality, but the exact consequences depend on the specific restricted actions accessible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the Scheduled Reports API to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to report scheduling.
CVE-2026-65938: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Progress Software Corporation WhatsUp Gold
Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2026.0.2, an improper authorization vulnerability in the Scheduled Reports API allows any authenticated user to invoke restricted actions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-65938) involves missing authorization checks in the Scheduled Reports API of WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2026.0.2. Authenticated users can perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized operations within the application. The issue is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and CWE-602 (Insufficiently Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized invocation of restricted actions by any authenticated user. There is no reported confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification or access to scheduled reports functionality, but the exact consequences depend on the specific restricted actions accessible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the Scheduled Reports API to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to report scheduling.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T16:08:34.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c944bbf8831d539c07f04
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 15:42:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:02:32 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:21:10 UTC
Views: 4
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