How severe is CVE-2024-38864?

CVE-2024-38864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38864?

CVE-2024-38864 primarily affects Checkmk. In total, 136 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38864?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37081.

When was CVE-2024-38864 published?

CVE-2024-38864 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38864

CVE-2024-38864 is a low-severity vulnerability in Checkmk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37081
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Checkmk
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permissions on the Checkmk Windows Agent's data directory in Checkmk < 2.3.0p23, < 2.2.0p38 and <= 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allows a local attacker to read sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38864?: Incorrect permissions on the Checkmk Windows Agent's data directory in Checkmk < 2.3.0p23, < 2.2.0p38 and <= 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allows a local attacker to read sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-38864?: CVE-2024-38864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38864?: CVE-2024-38864 primarily affects Checkmk. In total, 136 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37081.
When was CVE-2024-38864 published?: CVE-2024-38864 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://checkmk.com/werk/17098

Affected products (136)

cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:b9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p18:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p19:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p21:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p22:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p26:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p27:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p28:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p29:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p30:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p31:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p32:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p33:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p34:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkmk:checkmk:2.1.0:p35:*:*:*:*:*:*

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