CVE-2023-6287 Backup password in GET parameter

Low 3.3 Published Updated

A local attacker can retrieve sensitive backup passwords by reading log files in the Checkmk Appliance web configuration interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-6287?

CVE-2023-6287 is a low-severity vulnerability in Checkmk Appliance, published on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sensitive data exposure in Webconf in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.8 allows local attacker to retrieve passwords via reading log files.

Weakness: CWE-532, CWE-598

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6287?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6287?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6287 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6287 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6287 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f347-p5g7-4gg7, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-6287.

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