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

Published Sep 17, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

64 affected components
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-p27
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p28
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p29
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p30
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p31
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p32
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p33
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-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p9

Event History

Sep 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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