CVE-2023-6735: checkmk gmbh checkmk Eval Injection
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2023-6735
Published 12-01-2024Last modified 03-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-6735 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Eval Injection vulnerability in checkmk gmbh checkmk. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Privilege escalation in mk_tsm agent plugin in Checkmk before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38 and 2.0.0p39 allows local user to escalate privileges
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 7.8–8.8
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-95Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call (e.g. "eval").
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Checkmk1 product
- checkmkEOL2.0.0:b1 | 2.0.0:b2 | 2.0.0:b3 | 2.0.0:b4 | 2.0.0:b5 | 2.0.0:b6 | 2.0.0:b7 | 2.0.0:b8 | 2.0.0:i1 | 2.0.0:p1 | 2.0.0:p10 | 2.0.0:p11 | 2.0.0:p12 | 2.0.0:p13 | 2.0.0:p14 | 2.0.0:p15 | 2.0.0:p16 | 2.0.0:p17 | 2.0.0:p18 | 2.0.0:p19 | 2.0.0:p2 | 2.0.0:p20 | 2.0.0:p21 | 2.0.0:p22 | 2.0.0:p23 | 2.0.0:p24 | 2.0.0:p25 | 2.0.0:p26 | 2.0.0:p27 | 2.0.0:p28 | 2.0.0:p29 | 2.0.0:p3 | 2.0.0:p30 | 2.0.0:p31 | 2.0.0:p32 | 2.0.0:p33 | 2.0.0:p34 | 2.0.0:p35 | 2.0.0:p36 | 2.0.0:p37 | 2.0.0:p38 | 2.0.0:p4 | 2.0.0:p5 | 2.0.0:p6 | 2.0.0:p7 | 2.0.0:p8 | 2.0.0:p9 | 2.1.0 | 2.1.0:b1 | 2.1.0:b2 | 2.1.0:b3 | 2.1.0:b4 | 2.1.0:b5 | 2.1.0:b6 | 2.1.0:b7 | 2.1.0:b8 | 2.1.0:b9 | 2.1.0:p1 | 2.1.0:p10 | 2.1.0:p11 | 2.1.0:p12 | 2.1.0:p13 | 2.1.0:p14 | 2.1.0:p15 | 2.1.0:p16 | 2.1.0:p17 | 2.1.0:p18 | 2.1.0:p19 | 2.1.0:p2 | 2.1.0:p20 | 2.1.0:p21 | 2.1.0:p22 | 2.1.0:p23 | 2.1.0:p24 | 2.1.0:p25 | 2.1.0:p26 | 2.1.0:p27 | 2.1.0:p28 | 2.1.0:p29 | 2.1.0:p3 | 2.1.0:p30 | 2.1.0:p31 | 2.1.0:p32 | 2.1.0:p33 | 2.1.0:p34 | 2.1.0:p35 | 2.1.0:p36 | 2.1.0:p37 | 2.1.0:p4 | 2.1.0:p5 | 2.1.0:p6 | 2.1.0:p7 | 2.1.0:p8 | 2.1.0:p9 | 2.2.0 | 2.2.0:b1 | 2.2.0:b2 | 2.2.0:b3 | 2.2.0:b4 | 2.2.0:b5 | 2.2.0:b6 | 2.2.0:b7 | 2.2.0:b8 | 2.2.0:i1 | 2.2.0:p1 | 2.2.0:p10 | 2.2.0:p11 | 2.2.0:p12 | 2.2.0:p13 | 2.2.0:p14 | 2.2.0:p15 | 2.2.0:p16 | 2.2.0:p17 | 2.2.0:p2 | 2.2.0:p3 | 2.2.0:p4 | 2.2.0:p5
Checkmk gmbh1 product
- checkmk≥ 2.2.0, < 2.2.0p18 | ≥ 2.1.0, < 2.1.0p38 | ≥ 2.0.0, ≤ 2.0.0p39
Tribe291 product
- checkmk≤ 2.0.0
Ubuntu1 product
- check-mkAll versions (No fix recorded)
4 vendors · 4 products