Description
Privilege escalation in the mk_mysql agent plugin on Windows in Checkmk <2.4.0p29, <2.3.0p47, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user able to create a Windows service whose name matches 'MySQL' or 'MariaDB' (or with write access to a binary referenced by such a service) to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Checkmk agent service, which typically runs as SYSTEM.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.4.0 – < 2.4.0p29, 2.3.0 – < 2.3.0p47, 2.2.0 | 2.4.0p29 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1406 Checkmk: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation und Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit Administratorrechten BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 14, 2026
References
- https://checkmk.com/werk/19198 vendor-advisory