What is CVE-2023-6740?

CVE-2023-6740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkmk, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-01-12.

How severe is CVE-2023-6740?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Checkmk

CVE-2023-6740

Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38 and 2.0.0p39 allows local user to escalate privileges

EPSS: 0.002 (7.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Checkmk — versions 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0
Checkmk Gmbh — versions 2.2.0, 2.1.0, 2.0.0
Tribe29 Checkmk

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

security@checkmk.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6740?: CVE-2023-6740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkmk, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-01-12.
How severe is CVE-2023-6740?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.