CVE-2024-47091: Privilege escalation via mk_mysql agent plugin on Windows
Published May 13, 2026
·Updated
Privilege escalation in the mkmysql agent plugin on Windows in Checkmk <2.4.0p29, <2.3.0p47, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user able to create a Windows service whose name matches 'MySQL' or 'MariaDB' (or with write access to a binary referenced by such a service) to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Checkmk agent service, which typically runs as SYSTEM.
Affected Software
146 affected components
Tribe29 Checkmk<2.4.0p29, <2.3.0p47, =2.2.0
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-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-p34
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p35
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p36
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p37
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p38
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p39
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p4
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p40
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p41
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p42
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p43
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p44
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p45
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p46
Checkmk Checkmk=2.2.0-p47
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-p16
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p17
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p18
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p19
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p2
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p20
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p21
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p22
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p23
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p24
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p25
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p26
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p27
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p28
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p29
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p3
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p30
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p31
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p32
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p33
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p34
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p35
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p36
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p37
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p38
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p39
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p4
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p40
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p41
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p42
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p43
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p44
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p45
Checkmk Checkmk=2.3.0-p46
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
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b1
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b2
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b3
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b4
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b5
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-b6
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p1
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p10
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p11
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p12
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p13
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p14
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p15
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p16
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p17
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p18
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p19
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p2
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p20
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p21
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p22
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p23
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p24
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p25
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p26
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p27
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p28
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p3
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p4
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p5
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p6
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p7
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p8
Checkmk Checkmk=2.4.0-p9
Event History
May 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47091?
CVE-2024-47091 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-47091?
To fix CVE-2024-47091, upgrade Checkmk to versions 2.4.0p30 or 2.3.0p48 or newer.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-47091?
CVE-2024-47091 affects users running Checkmk versions earlier than 2.4.0p29, 2.3.0p47, or the end-of-life version 2.2.0.
4
What potential impact does CVE-2024-47091 have?
CVE-2024-47091 allows a local unprivileged user to escalate their privileges by creating a conflicting Windows service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-47091?
While a patch is recommended, temporarily limiting access to Windows service creation may act as a workaround for CVE-2024-47091.