Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation in the mk_mysql agent plugin on Windows in Checkmk <2.4.0p29, <2.3.0p47, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user able to create a Windows service whose name matches 'MySQL' or 'MariaDB' (or with write access to a binary referenced by such a service) to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Checkmk agent service, which typically runs as SYSTEM.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2024-47091?
CVE-2024-47091 is a documented vulnerability. Privilege escalation in the mk_mysql agent plugin on Windows in Checkmk <2.4.0p29, <2.3.0p47, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user able to create a Windows service whose name matches 'MySQ...
How severe is CVE-2024-47091?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2024-47091. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-47091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.