CVE-2026-113461: CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path in Checkmk GmbH Checkmk
Description
CVE-2026-113461 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Checkmk version 2.5.0p14. It allows a local user with write access to the Oracle client library directory or the 'oratab' file to execute code as root if the 'mk-oracle' plugin is enabled in the Checkmk agent. The vulnerability arises from an untrusted search path issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.2medium
Affected software
Checkmk GmbH
Checkmk
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-426) in Checkmk 2.5.0p14 involves an untrusted search path that can be exploited by a local user who has write permissions to the Oracle client library directory of an Oracle home listed in the 'oratab' file or to the 'oratab' file itself. If the Checkmk agent has the 'mk-oracle' plugin enabled, the attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges, resulting in local privilege escalation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.2, indicating a medium severity level, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
A local user with write access to specific Oracle client directories or configuration files can escalate privileges to root on the affected system if the 'mk-oracle' plugin is enabled. This could lead to full system compromise by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict write access to the Oracle client library directories and the 'oratab' file, and consider disabling the 'mk-oracle' plugin if not required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Checkmk
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-20T07:46:46.328Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad9050f4d27ba8daadca020
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 18:31:43 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 18:46:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 18:46:14 UTC
Views: 4
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