Local Users Can Escalate Privileges via Least Privilege Violation in Checkmk Agent Plugin
CVE-2024-28824

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkmk Gmbh

Status
Checkmk
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2024

What is CVE-2024-28824?

The Checkmk agent plugin prior to version 2.3.0b4, as well as versions 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41, and the end-of-life version 2.0.0, contains a vulnerability that allows local users to escalate their privileges. This is caused by a combination of least privilege violations and a reliance on untrusted inputs, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the system. Organizations using affected versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

Checkmk 2.3.0 < 2.3.0b4

Checkmk 2.2.0 < 2.2.0p24

Checkmk 2.1.0 < 2.1.0p41

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/16198

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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