CVE-2024-28826: Unrestricted upload and download paths in check_sftp

Published May 29, 2024
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Updated

Improper restriction of local upload and download paths in checksftp in Checkmk before 2.3.0p4, 2.2.0p27, 2.1.0p44, and in Checkmk 2.0.0 (EOL) allows attackers with sufficient permissions to configure the check to read and write local files on the Checkmk site server.

Affected Software

100 affected components
CheckMK Checkmk<=2.0.0
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-p38
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p39
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p40
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p41
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p42
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p43
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-p18
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p19
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p20
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p21
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p22
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p23
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p24
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p25
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p26
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p3

Event History

May 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28826?

CVE-2024-28826 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access on the Checkmk site server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28826?

To fix CVE-2024-28826, upgrade to Checkmk version 2.3.0p4, 2.2.0p27, or 2.1.0p44 or a later version.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-28826?

CVE-2024-28826 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting configuration settings.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-28826?

CVE-2024-28826 affects users of Checkmk versions prior to 2.3.0p4, 2.2.0p27, and 2.1.0p44.

5

What does CVE-2024-28826 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2024-28826 allows attackers with sufficient permissions to read and write local files on the Checkmk site server.

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