CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-5340

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The wato component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object, related to an automation URL.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system takeover and data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Check_MK to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the wato component.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The wato component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object, related to an automation URL.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS