What is the severity of CVE-2024-28833?

CVE-2024-28833 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for brute-force attacks on two-factor authentication mechanisms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28833?

To fix CVE-2024-28833, upgrade Checkmk to version 2.3.0p6 or later, which addresses the improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.

Which Checkmk versions are affected by CVE-2024-28833?

CVE-2024-28833 affects Checkmk versions 2.3.0p1 through 2.3.0p5.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-28833 facilitate?

CVE-2024-28833 facilitates brute-forcing of second factor mechanisms due to improper restrictions on authentication attempts.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-28833?

There is no specific workaround available for CVE-2024-28833; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-28833

high

7.5

CWE

307

10/6/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-28833: Missing brute-force protection for two factor authentication

First published: Mon Jun 10 2024(Updated: )

Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts with two factor authentication methods in Checkmk 2.3 before 2.3.0p6 facilitates brute-forcing of second factor mechanisms.

Credit: security@checkmk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Checkmk NagVis	=2.3.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis	=2.3.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis	=2.3.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis	=2.3.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis	=2.3.0-p5

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Reference Links

https://checkmk.com/werk/16830

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28833?
CVE-2024-28833 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for brute-force attacks on two-factor authentication mechanisms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28833?
To fix CVE-2024-28833, upgrade Checkmk to version 2.3.0p6 or later, which addresses the improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.
Which Checkmk versions are affected by CVE-2024-28833?
CVE-2024-28833 affects Checkmk versions 2.3.0p1 through 2.3.0p5.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-28833 facilitate?
CVE-2024-28833 facilitates brute-forcing of second factor mechanisms due to improper restrictions on authentication attempts.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-28833?
There is no specific workaround available for CVE-2024-28833; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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