CVE-2026-65939: progress software corporation whatsup gold Path Traversal
CVSS: 6.8v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 12-08-2026Last modified 13-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-65939 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in progress software corporation whatsup gold. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.38%
0%100%
Low · +0.12 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2026.0.2, a privileged attacker can create a LogToFile action specifying an arbitrary file extension within the IIS web root.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
31%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.12 pp
From 0.26% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.38%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Progress1 product
- whatsup_gold< 26.0.2
Progress software corporation1 product
- whatsup gold< 26.0.2
2 vendors · 2 products