CVE-2014-5339
CVE-2014-5339 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Check Mk Project Check Mk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Check Mk Project Check Mk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 allows remote authenticated users to write check_mk config files (.mk files) to arbitrary locations via vectors related to row selections.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5339?
- Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 allows remote authenticated users to write check_mk config files (.mk files) to arbitrary locations via vectors related to row selections.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5339?
- CVE-2014-5339 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5339 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5339?
- CVE-2014-5339 primarily affects Check Mk Project Check Mk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5339?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-5339 published?
- CVE-2014-5339 was published on 2014-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://mathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=983
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127941/Deutsche-Telekom-CERT-Advisory-DTC-A-20140820-001.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533180/100/0/threaded
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:*:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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