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CVE-2026-8833

Medium
CWE-79 — Weakness Type
Published: Jun 8, 2026  ·  Modified: Jun 10, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
5.4
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

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.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-8833 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Checkmk monitoring platform affecting versions 2.2.0 through 2.5.0p4. An authenticated attacker can bypass URL validation by exploiting improper HTML character neutralization, injecting malicious JavaScript URIs that execute when other users interact with crafted links. While requiring authentication and currently lacking public exploits, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using Checkmk for infrastructure monitoring.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Jun 9, 2026 18:33
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using Checkmk for IT infrastructure monitoring face elevated risk, particularly in: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) where Checkmk monitors critical payment and settlement systems; (2) Government agencies (NCA oversight) relying on Checkmk for national infrastructure monitoring; (3) Energy sector (ARAMCO and downstream operators) using Checkmk for SCADA/ICS monitoring; (4) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) for network operations centers. Authenticated insiders or compromised accounts can inject malicious links into dashboards, alerts, and reports viewed by administrators, potentially leading to credential theft, lateral movement, or system compromise. The stored nature of the XSS increases persistence and impact.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Healthcare Manufacturing Transportation and Logistics
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Checkmk instances in your environment and document versions (particularly 2.2.0, 2.3.x <p48, 2.4.x <p31, 2.5.x <p5)
2. Restrict URL input fields in Checkmk dashboards and custom links to trusted administrators only
3. Implement strict access controls limiting who can create/modify dashboard links and custom URLs
4. Review audit logs for suspicious URL modifications or link injections in past 90 days

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade immediately to: Checkmk 2.5.0p5 or later, 2.4.0p31 or later, 2.3.0p48 or later
2. For 2.2.0 users: No patch available; plan migration to supported versions (2.3.0p48+)
3. Test patches in non-production environment before deployment

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block javascript: URI patterns in HTTP requests to Checkmk
2. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers: script-src 'self'; object-src 'none'; base-uri 'self'
3. Enable Checkmk's built-in URL validation logging and monitor for encoding bypass attempts
4. Restrict dashboard editing permissions to minimal set of trusted administrators
5. Implement network segmentation isolating Checkmk from general user access

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor Checkmk logs for URL parameters containing: %3A (encoded colon), javascript:, data:, vbscript:
2. Alert on modifications to dashboard custom links or URL fields by non-admin accounts
3. Track HTTP requests with double-encoded characters (%25xx) in URL parameters
4. Monitor for XSS payloads: onerror=, onload=, onclick=, <script in dashboard/link fields
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع مثيلات Checkmk في بيئتك وتوثيق الإصدارات (خاصة 2.2.0، 2.3.x <p48، 2.4.x <p31، 2.5.x <p5)
2. قيد حقول إدخال URL في لوحات معلومات Checkmk على المسؤولين الموثوقين فقط
3. طبق ضوابط وصول صارمة تحد من يمكنه إنشاء أو تعديل روابط لوحة المعلومات وعناوين URL المخصصة
4. راجع سجلات التدقيق للتعديلات المريبة على URL أو حقن الروابط في آخر 90 يوماً

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. قم بالترقية فوراً إلى: Checkmk 2.5.0p5 أو أحدث، 2.4.0p31 أو أحدث، 2.3.0p48 أو أحدث
2. لمستخدمي 2.2.0: لا يوجد تصحيح متاح؛ خطط للترحيل إلى الإصدارات المدعومة (2.3.0p48+)
3. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج قبل النشر

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. طبق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط URI javascript: وحظرها في طلبات HTTP إلى Checkmk
2. نشر رؤوس سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP): script-src 'self'; object-src 'none'; base-uri 'self'
3. فعّل تسجيل التحقق من صحة URL المدمج في Checkmk ومراقبة محاولات تجاوز الترميز
4. قيد أذونات تحرير لوحة المعلومات على مجموعة صغيرة من المسؤولين الموثوقين
5. طبق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل Checkmk عن وصول المستخدمين العام

قواعد الكشف:
1. راقب سجلات Checkmk للمعاملات التي تحتوي على: %3A (نقطتان مشفرة)، javascript:، data:، vbscript:
2. تنبيهات عند تعديل روابط لوحة المعلومات المخصصة أو حقول URL بواسطة حسابات غير إدارية
3. تتبع طلبات HTTP بأحرف مشفرة مزدوجة (%25xx) في معاملات URL
4. مراقبة حمولات XSS: onerror=، onload=، onclick=، <script في حقول لوحة المعلومات/الروابط
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships (Checkmk as monitoring tool) ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Policies for information security (access control to monitoring dashboards) ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Information security roles and responsibilities (segregation of duties in Checkmk administration)
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF 2.1 - Governance and Risk Management (vulnerability management for critical monitoring infrastructure) SAMA CSF 3.2 - Information and Communications Technology (application security controls for monitoring platforms) SAMA CSF 4.1 - Protective Security (access controls and authentication for Checkmk instances)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access control (limiting URL modification permissions) ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices (XSS prevention through CSP headers) ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2.3 - Segregation of networks (network isolation of Checkmk) ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management (patching and version control)
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches for all system components (if Checkmk monitors payment systems) PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting prevention PCI DSS 7.1 - Limit access to system components by business need-to-know
📦 Affected Products / CPE 50 entries
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
checkmk:checkmk:2.2.0
📊 CVSS Score
5.4
/ 10.0 — Medium
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Medium
CVSS Score5.4
CWECWE-79
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-06-08
Source Feed nvd
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
6.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-79
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