MEDIUM
CVE-2023-6287
CWE-598Published: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sensitive data exposure in Webconf in Tribe29 Checkmk Appliance before 1.6.8 allows local attacker to retrieve passwords via reading log files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-6287 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
tribe291 product(s)
checkmk appliance firmware
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://checkmk.com/werk/9554
ADVISORYhttps://checkmk.com/werk/9554
All References (2)
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https://checkmk.com/werk/9554Vendor Advisory
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https://checkmk.com/werk/9554Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-6287
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-598
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 27, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-598)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-6287 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.