Privilege Escalation via jar_signature Agent in Checkmk <2.4.0b7
CVE-2025-32917 Published on May 13, 2025
Privilege escalation in jar_signature
Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk versions <2.4.0b7 (beta), <2.3.0p32, <2.2.0p42, and 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allow user with write access to JAVA_HOME/bin directory to escalate privileges.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
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.
CVE-2025-32917 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-32917
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Affected Versions
Checkmk GmbH Checkmk:- Version 2.4.0 and below 2.4.0b7 is affected.
- Version 2.3.0 and below 2.3.0p32 is affected.
- Version 2.2.0 and below 2.2.0p42 is affected.
- Version 2.1.0, <= 2.1.0p50 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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