Checkmk up to 2.1.0/2.2.0p45/2.3.0p37/2.4.0p12 Windows License Plugin uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Checkmk up to 2.1.0/2.2.0p45/2.3.0p37/2.4.0p12. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Windows License Plugin. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-32919. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Checkmk up to 2.1.0/2.2.0p45/2.3.0p37/2.4.0p12. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component Windows License Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use of an insecure temporary directory in the Windows License plugin for the Checkmk Windows Agent allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Checkmk: from 2.4.0 before 2.4.0p13, from 2.3.0 before 2.3.0p38, from 2.2.0 before 2.2.0p46, and all versions of 2.1.0 (EOL).

It is possible to read the advisory at checkmk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-32919 since 04/14/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.2.0p46, 2.3.0p38 or 2.4.0p13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2253). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Checkmk Checkmk

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Checkmk 2.2.0p46/2.3.0p38/2.4.0p13

Timelineinfo

04/14/2025 CVE reserved
10/09/2025 +178 days Advisory disclosed
10/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/05/2025 +57 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: checkmk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-32919 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-32919
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-327759
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2253 - Checkmk: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/09/2025 19:00
Updated: 12/05/2025 12:27
Changes: 10/09/2025 19:00 (66), 10/10/2025 23:22 (7), 12/05/2025 12:27 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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