CVE-2024-38857

Name: CVE-2024-38857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-02T08:15:06.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of input in Checkmk before versions 2.3.0p8, 2.2.0p28, 2.1.0p45, and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers to craft malicious links that can facilitate phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of input in Checkmk before versions 2.3.0p8, 2.2.0p28, 2.1.0p45, and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers to craft malicious links that can facilitate phishing attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.0th 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/17059Vendor Advisory
https://checkmk.com/werk/17059Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38857?

Improper neutralization of input in Checkmk before versions 2.3.0p8, 2.2.0p28, 2.1.0p45, and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers to craft malicious links that can facilitate phishing attacks.

How severe is CVE-2024-38857?

CVE-2024-38857 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38857?

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-2024-38857?

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Source: NVD / NIST