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CVE-2026-33455: CWE-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters in Checkmk GmbH Checkmk

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-33455cvecve-2026-33455cwe-140
Published: Fri Apr 10 2026 (04/10/2026, 08:30:20 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Checkmk GmbH
Product: Checkmk

Description

Livestatus injection in the monitoring quicksearch in Checkmk <2.5.0b4 allows an authenticated attacker to inject livestatus commands via the search query due to insufficient input sanitization in search filter plugins.

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AILast updated: 04/10/2026, 09:06:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of delimiters in Checkmk's monitoring quicksearch feature before version 2.5.0b4. Authenticated users can inject livestatus commands through crafted search queries because the input sanitization in search filter plugins is insufficient. This could lead to unintended command execution within the livestatus interface. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and low privileges required. No official fix or patch has been documented yet, and the product is not a cloud service.

Potential Impact

An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject livestatus commands via the quicksearch feature, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution or data manipulation within the monitoring system. The impact is limited by the requirement for authentication and the medium CVSS score. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the monitoring quicksearch feature to trusted authenticated users only and monitor for unusual activity related to livestatus commands. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Checkmk
Date Reserved
2026-03-20T10:30:13.352Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d8b9e71cc7ad14daa069af

Added to database: 4/10/2026, 8:50:47 AM

Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 9:06:06 AM

Last updated: 4/10/2026, 11:22:55 AM

Views: 5

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