CVE-2026-8833

Summary

Improper neutralization of HTML-encoded characters in the URL validation function in Checkmk <2.5.0p5, <2.4.0p31, <2.3.0p48, and all 2.2.0 versions allows an authenticated user to bypass URL validation and inject malicious URLs such as javascript: URIs, resulting in cross-site scripting when another user interacts with the crafted link.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Checkmk GmbHCheckmk2.5.0 < 2.5.0p5affected
Checkmk GmbHCheckmk2.4.0 < 2.4.0p31affected
Checkmk GmbHCheckmk2.3.0 < 2.3.0p48affected
Checkmk GmbHCheckmk2.2.0affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-79: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References