CVE-2026-14452
Open redirect and XSS via reset_url parameter
Description
Improper validation of the reset_url parameter of the Setup in-page search in Checkmk <2.5.0p15, <2.4.0p38, <2.3.0p51 and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script in the session of an authenticated user with Setup access, or to redirect that user to an arbitrary external site, by tricking the user into opening a crafted URL and clicking the Reset button or submitting an empty search.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Checkmk to a version later than 2.5.0p15.
- Update Checkmk to a version later than 2.4.0p38.
- Update Checkmk to a version later than 2.3.0p51.
- Replace Checkmk 2.2.0 with a supported version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-14452.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://checkmk.com/werk/22314 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14452', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-16T10:40:05.386910Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper validation of the reset_url parameter of the Setup in-page search in Checkmk <2.5.0p15, <2.4.0p38, <2.3.0p51 and 2.2.0 (EOL) allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script in the session of an authenticated user with Setup access, or to redirect that user to an arbitrary external site, by tricking the user into opening a crafted URL and clicking the Reset button or submitting an empty search. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-601 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/14xxx/CVE-2026-14452.json">CVE-2026-14452</a> Added Reference https://checkmk.com/werk/22314