Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2014-5340

9.3 · HIGH

The wato component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized objec…

Published Sep 2, 2014check_mk_projectCWE-94EPSS 6.14%

Overview

CVE-2014-5340 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting check_mk_project check_mk. It was published on September 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The wato component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object, related to an automation URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from check_mk_project. Update check_mk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
check_mk_projectcheck_mk0Affected

References

Refmathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=984Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127941/Deutsche-Telekom-CERT-Advisory-DTC-A-20140820-001.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533180/100/0/threadedRefmathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=984Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127941/Deutsche-Telekom-CERT-Advisory-DTC-A-20140820-001.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533180/100/0/threaded

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5340?

CVE-2014-5340 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting check_mk_project check_mk. It was published on September 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5340?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5340?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from check_mk_project. Update check_mk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-5340?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-5340 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2014

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999