CVE-2023-22294

Name: CVE-2023-22294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-18T19:15:07.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.4 allows authenticated site users to escalate privileges via incorrectly set permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.4 allows authenticated site users to escalate privileges via incorrectly set permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tribe29	Checkmk	< 1.6.4

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/9520Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://checkmk.com/werk/9520Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22294?

Privilege escalation in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.4 allows authenticated site users to escalate privileges via incorrectly set permissions.

How severe is CVE-2023-22294?

CVE-2023-22294 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22294?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-22294?

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Source: NVD / NIST