CVE-2025-32917

HIGH
Published May 13, 2025 Modified Aug 22, 2025 CWE-427

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-427 CWE-427

Affected Products

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References

Advisories & Patches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-32917? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-32917? +
CVE-2025-32917 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-32917? +
CVE-2025-32917 affects products from checkmk, specifically: checkmk. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-32917? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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