Local Privilege Escalation in Checkmk 2.5.0p14 by Checkmk
CVE-2026-113461

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkmk Gmbh

Status
Checkmk
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-113461?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Checkmk 2.5.0p14, allowing local users with write permissions on the Oracle client library directory or the 'oratab' file to execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the 'mk-oracle' plugin is enabled. This poses significant security risks, enabling unauthorized actions within the system.

Affected Version(s)

Checkmk 2.5.0p14

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/22621
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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