CVE-2023-31211: Disabled automation users could still authenticate

Published Jan 12, 2024
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Updated

Insufficient authentication flow in Checkmk before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38 and 2.0.0p39 allows attacker to use locked credentials

Affected Software

118 affected components
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-b8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-i1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p16
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p17
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p18
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p19
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p20
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p21
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p22
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p23
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p24
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p25
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p26
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p27
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p28
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p29
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p30
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p31
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p32
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p33
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p34
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p35
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p36
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p37
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p38
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0-p9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p16
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p17
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p18
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p19
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p20
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p21
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p22
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p23
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p24
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p25
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p26
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p27
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p28
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p29
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p30
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p31
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p32
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p33
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p34
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p35
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p36
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p37
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-i1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p16
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p17
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p5
Tribe29 Checkmk<=2.0.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://checkmk.com/werk/16227

Event History

Jan 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31211?

CVE-2023-31211 has been rated as critical due to the potential for attackers to exploit locked credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-31211?

To fix CVE-2023-31211, upgrade to Checkmk versions 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38, or 2.0.0p39 or later.

3

What are the affected versions of Checkmk for CVE-2023-31211?

CVE-2023-31211 affects Checkmk versions prior to 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38, and 2.0.0p39.

4

What kind of attack can be performed using CVE-2023-31211?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-31211 to gain unauthorized access using locked user credentials.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2023-31211?

Any organizations using vulnerable versions of Checkmk prior to the patched releases are at risk of CVE-2023-31211.

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