CVE-2024-28826

Name: CVE-2024-28826
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-29T10:15:09.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28826 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper restriction of local upload and download paths in check_sftp in Checkmk before 2.3.0p4, 2.2.0p27, 2.1.0p44, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers with sufficient permissions to configure the check to read and write local files on the Checkmk site server.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper restriction of local upload and download paths in check_sftp in Checkmk before 2.3.0p4, 2.2.0p27, 2.1.0p44, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers with sufficient permissions to configure the check to read and write local files on the Checkmk site server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkmk	Checkmk	<= 2.0.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.1.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.2.0
Checkmk	Checkmk	2.3.0

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/15200Vendor Advisory
https://checkmk.com/werk/15200Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28826?

How severe is CVE-2024-28826?

CVE-2024-28826 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28826?

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