CVE-2025-58124: Checkmk · Improper Certificate Validation
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-58124, organizations should first verify if they are running Checkmk Exchange plugin check-mk-api version 2.2 and plan for immediate upgrade once a patch is released. In the absence of a patch, enforce strict TLS certificate validation policies at the network level, including the use of certificate pinning or mutual TLS where feasible. Network segmentation and the use of VPNs or secure tunnels can reduce exposure to MitM attacks. Monitoring network traffic for anomalies and employing intrusion detection systems capable of identifying MitM patterns is recommended. Additionally, organizations should audit their monitoring infrastructure to ensure no unauthorized certificates are trusted and review API access logs for suspicious activity. Engaging with Checkmk support or community channels for updates and workarounds is advisable. Finally, educating network administrators about the risks of improper certificate validation and MitM attacks will enhance overall security posture.
Description
Improper Certificate Validation in Checkmk Exchange plugin check-mk-api allows attackers in MitM position to intercept traffic.