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CVE-2024-38860: Reflected links in error message facilitate phishing attacks

First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )

Improper neutralization of input in Checkmk before versions 2.3.0p16 and 2.2.0p34 allows attackers to craft malicious links that can facilitate phishing attacks.

Credit: security@checkmk.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b2
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b6
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b7
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b8
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-i1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p16
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p17
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p18
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p19
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p20
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p21
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p22
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p23
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p24
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p25
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p26
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p27
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p28
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p29
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p30
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p31
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p32
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p33
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p9
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b2
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b6
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-p9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38860?

    CVE-2024-38860 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability, posing a risk of phishing attacks through improper neutralization of user input.

  • Which versions of Checkmk are affected by CVE-2024-38860?

    CVE-2024-38860 affects Checkmk versions prior to 2.3.0p16 and 2.2.0p34.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38860?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-38860, upgrade to Checkmk version 2.3.0p16 or 2.2.0p34 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2024-38860 facilitate?

    CVE-2024-38860 can facilitate phishing attacks through crafted malicious links.

  • Is user input sanitization effective against CVE-2024-38860?

    No, proper sanitization of user input in the affected versions is not implemented, allowing this vulnerability to exist.

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