CVE-2022-43440

Name: CVE-2022-43440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-09T09:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Checkmk Agent in Tribe29 Checkmk before 2.1.0p1, before 2.0.0p25 and before 1.6.0p29 on a Checkmk server allows the site user to escalate privileges via a manipulated unixcat executable. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Checkmk Agent in Tribe29 Checkmk before 2.1.0p1, before 2.0.0p25 and before 1.6.0p29 on a Checkmk server allows the site user to escalate privileges via a manipulated unixcat executable

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkmk	Checkmk	< 1.6.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	1.6.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.0.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.1.0

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/14087Vendor Advisory
https://checkmk.com/werk/14087Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43440?

How severe is CVE-2022-43440?

CVE-2022-43440 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43440?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST