CVE-2024-38865

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified

CVE-2024-38865 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of livestatus command delimiters in a specific endpoint within RestAPI of Checkmk prior to 2.2.0p39, 2.3.0p25, and 2.1.0p51 (EOL) allows arbitrary livestatus command execution. Exploitation requires the attacker to have a contact group assigned to their user account and for an event to originate from a host with the same contact group or from an event generated with an unknown host.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of livestatus command delimiters in a specific endpoint within RestAPI of Checkmk prior to 2.2.0p39, 2.3.0p25, and 2.1.0p51 (EOL) allows arbitrary livestatus command execution. Exploitation requires the attacker to have a contact group assigned to their user account and for an event to originate from a host with the same contact group or from an event generated with an unknown host.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CheckmkCheckmk< 2.1.0
CheckmkCheckmk2.1.0
CheckmkCheckmk2.2.0
CheckmkCheckmk2.3.0

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38865?
Improper neutralization of livestatus command delimiters in a specific endpoint within RestAPI of Checkmk prior to 2.2.0p39, 2.3.0p25, and 2.1.0p51 (EOL) allows arbitrary livestatus command execution. Exploitation requires the attacker to have a contact group assigned to their user account and for an event to originate from a host with the same contact group or from an event generated with an unknown host.
How severe is CVE-2024-38865?
CVE-2024-38865 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38865?
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