CVE-2022-43440

Privilege escalation via manipulated unixcat executable

Description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Checkmk Agent in Tribe29 Checkmk before 2.1.0p1, before 2.0.0p25 and before 1.6.0p29 on a Checkmk server allows the site user to escalate privileges via a manipulated unixcat executable

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory checkmk.com
Affected: Tribe29 Checkmk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://checkmk.com/werk/14087 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43440?
CVE-2022-43440 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43440?
To fix CVE-2022-43440, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-43440 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43440 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-43440?
CVE-2022-43440 affects Tribe29 Checkmk.
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