CVE-2024-28824
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-28824 is a vulnerability found in the mk_informix Checkmk agent plugin before Checkmk 2.3.0b4 (beta), 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41, and 2.0.0 (EOL). It allows local users to escalate privileges due to a least privilege violation and reliance on untrusted inputs. The risk score for this vulnerability is 65, with a base severity rating of HIGH and a base score of 8.8 according to the CVSS:3.1 vector string. The potential danger it poses to an organization is also rated as HIGH for both integrity and confidentiality impacts, with an availability impact also considered HIGH. Remediation for this vulnerability would involve updating to Checkmk version 2.3.0b4 or higher to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation for local users.
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