CVE-2021-40904
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CVE-2021-40904 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The web management console of CheckMK Raw Edition (versions 1.5.0 to 1.6.0) allows a misconfiguration of the web-app Dokuwiki (installed by default), which allows embedded php code. As a result, remote code execution is achieved. EPSS estimates a 3.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web management console of CheckMK Raw Edition (versions 1.5.0 to 1.6.0) allows a misconfiguration of the web-app Dokuwiki (installed by default), which allows embedded php code. As a result, remote code execution is achieved. Successful exploitation requires access to the web management interface, either with valid credentials or with a hijacked session by a user with the role of administrator.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | >= 1.5.0, < 1.6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Edgarloyola/CVE-2021-40904Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Edgarloyola/CVE-2021-40904Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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