CVE-2023-1768

Symmetric agent data encryption fails silently

Description

Inappropriate error handling in Tribe29 Checkmk <= 2.1.0p25, <= 2.0.0p34, <= 2.2.0b3 (beta), and all versions of Checkmk 1.6.0 causes the symmetric encryption of agent data to fail silently and transmit the data in plaintext in certain configurations.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory checkmk.com
Affected: Tribe29 Checkmk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://checkmk.com/werk/15423 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1768?
CVE-2023-1768 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1768?
To fix CVE-2023-1768, 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-2023-1768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1768 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-2023-1768?
CVE-2023-1768 affects Tribe29 Checkmk.
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