Information disclosure in Checkmk



Published: 2017-10-02 | Updated: 2022-07-20
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-14955
CWE-ID CWE-388
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor tribe29 GmbH

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Error Handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU65563

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14955

CWE-ID: CWE-388 - Error Handling

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling, related to failed-login save feature. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Checkmk: 1.2.0 b1 - 1.2.8 p26

External links

http://mathias-kettner.com/check_mk_werks.php?edition_id=raw&branch=1.2.8
http://mathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=5208&HTML=yes
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43021/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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