CVE-2022-46302

Name: CVE-2022-46302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-20T14:15:08.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46302 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Broad access controls could allow site users to directly interact with the system Apache installation when providing the reverse proxy configurations for Tribe29's Checkmk <= 2.1.0p6, Checkmk <= 2.0.0p27, and all versions of Checkmk 1.6.0 (EOL) allowing an attacker to perform remote code execution with root privileges on the underlying host.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Broad access controls could allow site users to directly interact with the system Apache installation when providing the reverse proxy configurations for Tribe29's Checkmk <= 2.1.0p6, Checkmk <= 2.0.0p27, and all versions of Checkmk 1.6.0 (EOL) allowing an attacker to perform remote code execution with root privileges on the underlying host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.4th 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	2.0.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.1.0

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/14281Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://checkmk.com/werk/14281Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46302?

How severe is CVE-2022-46302?

CVE-2022-46302 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46302?

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