CVE-2024-28825
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2024-28825 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on some authentication methods in Checkmk before 2.3.0b5 (beta), 2.2.0p26, 2.1.0p43, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) facilitates password brute-forcing.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on some authentication methods in Checkmk before 2.3.0b5 (beta), 2.2.0p26, 2.1.0p43, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) facilitates password brute-forcing.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | <= 2.0.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.1.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.2.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.3.0 | B1 |
References
- https://checkmk.com/werk/15198Vendor Advisory
- https://checkmk.com/werk/15198Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-28825?
Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on some authentication methods in Checkmk before 2.3.0b5 (beta), 2.2.0p26, 2.1.0p43, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) facilitates password brute-forcing.
How severe is CVE-2024-28825?
CVE-2024-28825 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28825?
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-2024-28825?
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