Description
In Checkmk versions prior to 2.4.0p16, 2.3.0p41, and all versions of 2.2.0 and older, the mk_inotify plugin creates world-readable and writable files, allowing any local user on the system to read the plugin's output and manipulate it, potentially leading to unauthorized access to or modification of monitoring data.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.4.0 – < 2.4.0p16, 2.3.0 – < 2.3.0p41, 2.2.0, 2.1.0 | 2.4.0p16 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | check-mk | No fix yet | — |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | check-mk | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2025-2617 Checkmk: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 18, 2025