Privilege escalation in mk_tsm
CVE-2023-6735

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkmk Gmbh

Status
Checkmk
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-6735?

The mk_tsm agent plugin in Checkmk software presents a privilege escalation vulnerability that impacts various versions prior to 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38, and 2.0.0p39. This vulnerability allows local users to exploit weaknesses within the plugin to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the system. It is crucial for organizations utilizing Checkmk to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Checkmk 2.2.0 < 2.2.0p18

Checkmk 2.1.0 < 2.1.0p38

Checkmk 2.0.0 <= 2.0.0p39

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/16273

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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