Security update for Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is available
An important security patch protects Paessler PRTG Network Monitor against unauthorized access.
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The developers of Paessler PRTG Network Monitor have secured their network monitoring software against possible attacks. However, admins had to wait several months for the security update.
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The changelog on the Paessler website shows that the developers have closed the vulnerability (CVE-2024-12833"high") in version 25.1.102.1373. In order to prevent attacks on the stored XSS vulnerability, the developers have reportedly hardened the auto-discovery process so that input is checked more effectively to prevent malicious code from reaching systems.
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The vulnerability was discovered by security researchers at Trend Micro. They claim to have reported the vulnerability to Paessler back in March 2024. However, the security update has only just been released. In a statement, the software manufacturer assures that it is not currently aware of any attacks on the vulnerability.
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