CVE-2025-32917
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2025-32917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk versions <2.4.0b7 (beta), <2.3.0p32, <2.2.0p42, and 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allow user with write access to JAVA_HOME/bin directory to escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk versions <2.4.0b7 (beta), <2.3.0p32, <2.2.0p42, and 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allow user with write access to JAVA_HOME/bin directory to escalate privileges.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.1.0 |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.2.0 |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.3.0 |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.4.0 |
References
- https://checkmk.com/werk/17985Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-32917?
Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk versions <2.4.0b7 (beta), <2.3.0p32, <2.2.0p42, and 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allow user with write access to JAVA_HOME/bin directory to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-32917?
CVE-2025-32917 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32917?
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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