CVE-2023-31209
CVE-2023-31209 is a high-severity vulnerability in 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Checkmk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper neutralization of active check command arguments in Checkmk < 2.1.0p32, < 2.0.0p38, < 2.2.0p4 leads to arbitrary command execution for authenticated users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31209?
- Improper neutralization of active check command arguments in Checkmk < 2.1.0p32, < 2.0.0p38, < 2.2.0p4 leads to arbitrary command execution for authenticated users.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31209?
- CVE-2023-31209 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-2023-31209 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31209?
- CVE-2023-31209 primarily affects Checkmk. In total, 102 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-31209?
- 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-2023-31209 published?
- CVE-2023-31209 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (102)
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:b8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:i1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p15:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p16:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p17:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p18:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p21:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p22:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p24:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p25:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p26:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p27:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p28:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p29:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p30:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p31:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p32:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p33:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p34:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p35:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.0.0:p36:*:*:*:*:*:*
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