Checkmk: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String
CVE-2024-38863 is a high-severity use of HTTP request with sensitive query string vulnerability in Checkmk, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists versions 2.1.0p48, 2.2.0p35, 2.3.0p18 as the first without the flaw, so updating Checkmk to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Checkmk to 2.1.0p48 or 2.2.0p35 or 2.3.0p18, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on checkmk.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.1.0 up to, but not including, 2.1.0p48; 2.2.0 up to, but not including, 2.2.0p35; 2.3.0 up to, but not including, 2.3.0p18 | 2.1.0p48, 2.2.0p35, 2.3.0p18 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 5.1 | Medium | CNA (checkmk.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
Exposure of CSRF tokens in query parameters on specific requests in Checkmk GmbH's Checkmk versions <2.3.0p18, <2.2.0p35 and <2.1.0p48 could lead to a leak of the token to facilitate targeted phishing attacks.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String
The web application uses an HTTP method to process a request, but the request includes sensitive information in the query string.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- When sending sensitive information, only include it in the request body or request headers instead of the query string. This may require avoiding use of GET requests.
More Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String vulnerabilities (CWE-598)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
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