CVE-2023-6735

Summary

CVE-2023-6735 is a vulnerability that affects the mk_tsm agent plugin in Checkmk versions before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38, and 2.0.0p39. This vulnerability allows a local user to escalate their privileges, posing a potential danger to an organization's security. The vulnerability has a risk score of 26 and a base severity rating of HIGH with an overall score of 8.8 according to the CVSS:3.1 vector string. The exploitability score is 2.0, indicating a relatively low level of difficulty for attackers to exploit this vulnerability. The impact score is 6.0, highlighting the potential for high integrity and confidentiality impacts on affected systems. To remediate this vulnerability, users should update their Checkmk installations to version 2.2.0p18 or later, version 2.1.0p38 or later, or version 2.0.0p39 or later provided by Checkmk.com as recommended by [email protected]. Note: The provided text lacks specific details about the potential danger and remediation steps; therefore, some information has been generalized based on typical vulnerabilities in similar scenarios while maintaining objectivity and accuracy.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.