CVE-2023-22294
CVE-2023-22294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tribe29 Checkmk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Tribe29 Checkmk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Privilege escalation in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.4 allows authenticated site users to escalate privileges via incorrectly set permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22294?
- Privilege escalation in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.4 allows authenticated site users to escalate privileges via incorrectly set permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22294?
- CVE-2023-22294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-22294 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-22294?
- CVE-2023-22294 affects Tribe29 Checkmk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-22294?
- 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-2023-22294 published?
- CVE-2023-22294 was published on 2023-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tribe29:checkmk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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