CVE-2024-28825

Brute-force protection ineffective for some login methods

Description

Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on some authentication methods in Checkmk before 2.3.0b5 (beta), 2.2.0p26, 2.1.0p43, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) facilitates password brute-forcing.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory checkmk.com
Affected: Checkmk GmbH Checkmk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://checkmk.com/werk/15198 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28825?
CVE-2024-28825 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28825?
To fix CVE-2024-28825, 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-2024-28825 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28825 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-2024-28825?
CVE-2024-28825 affects Checkmk GmbH Checkmk.
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