XSS in Zoneminder

CVE-2022-39285

ZoneMinder is a free, open source Closed-circuit television software application The file parameter is vulnerable to a cross site scripting vulnerability (XSS) by backing out of the current "tr" "td" brackets. This then allows a malicious user to provide code that will execute when a user views the specific log on the "view=log" page. This vulnerability allows an attacker to store code within the logs that will be executed when loaded by a legitimate user. These actions will be performed with the permission of the victim. This could lead to data loss and/or further exploitation including account takeover. This issue has been addressed in versions `1.36.27` and `1.37.24`. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable database logging.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.038 (88.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Zoneminder — versions < 1.36.27, >= 1.37.0, < 1.37.24

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39285?
CVE-2022-39285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2022-10-07.
How severe is CVE-2022-39285?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-39285 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.