CVE-2024-23822
CWE-22Published: January 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Thruk is a multibackend monitoring webinterface. Prior to 3.12, the Thruk web monitoring application presents a vulnerability in a file upload form that allows a threat actor to arbitrarily upload files to the server to any path they desire and have permissions for. This vulnerability is known as Path Traversal or Directory Traversal. Version 3.12 fixes the issue.
Risk Analysis
Thruk versions prior to 3.12 are vulnerable to path traversal in the file upload form, allowing attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations on the server. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a 9.8 CVSS score.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Users should upgrade Thruk to version 3.12 or later to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23822 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23822 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts