CVE-2014-2331
CVE-2014-2331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Check Mk Project Check Mk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Check Mk Project Check Mk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Check_MK 1.2.2p2, 1.2.2p3, and 1.2.3i5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted rules.mk file in a snapshot. NOTE: this can be exploited by remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2014-2330.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2331?
- Check_MK 1.2.2p2, 1.2.2p3, and 1.2.3i5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted rules.mk file in a snapshot. NOTE: this can be exploited by remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2014-2330.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2331?
- CVE-2014-2331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2331 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2331?
- CVE-2014-2331 affects Check Mk Project Check Mk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2331?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-2331 published?
- CVE-2014-2331 was published on 2015-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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