Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation in Checkmk versions 2.5.0 before 2.5.0p9, 2.4.0 before 2.4.0p34, 2.3.0 before 2.3.0p49, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user to execute arbitrary commands as root by starting a process crafted to look like a SAP HANA instance. Without an explicit database configuration, the mk_sap_hana agent plugin derives instance identifiers from the process list and uses them to build a command executed with elevated privileges (requires the plugin to run as root with RUNAS=agent).
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2026-14852?
CVE-2026-14852 is a documented vulnerability. Privilege escalation in Checkmk versions 2.5.0 before 2.5.0p9, 2.4.0 before 2.4.0p34, 2.3.0 before 2.3.0p49, and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows a local unprivileged user to execute arbitrary commands as root by s...
How severe is CVE-2026-14852?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14852?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.