CVE-2025-64996
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductCheckmk
PublishedNov 18, 2025
First seenNov 18, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Update
- checkmk checkmk2.3.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| checkmk checkmk | v < 2.3.0, 2.3.0, 2.4.0 | 2.3.0 |
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