CVE-2022-46302

Remote Code Execution with Root Privileges via Broad Apache Permissions

Description

Broad access controls could allow site users to directly interact with the system Apache installation when providing the reverse proxy configurations for Tribe29's Checkmk <= 2.1.0p6, Checkmk <= 2.0.0p27, and all versions of Checkmk 1.6.0 (EOL) allowing an attacker to perform remote code execution with root privileges on the underlying host.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory checkmk.com
Affected: Tribe29 Checkmk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://checkmk.com/werk/14281 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46302?
CVE-2022-46302 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46302?
To fix CVE-2022-46302, 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-2022-46302 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-46302 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-46302?
CVE-2022-46302 affects Tribe29 Checkmk.
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