RCE in Zoneminder

CVE-2023-26039

ZoneMinder is a free, open source Closed-circuit television software application for Linux which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras. Versions prior to 1.36.33 and 1.37.33 contain an OS Command Injection via daemonControl() in (/web/api/app/Controller/HostController.php). Any authenticated user can construct an api command to execute any shell command as the web user. This issue is patched in versions 1.36.33 and 1.37.33.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.012 (66.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Zoneminder — versions < 1.36.33, >= 1.37.0, < 1.37.33

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26039?
CVE-2023-26039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-02-25.
How severe is CVE-2023-26039?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-26039 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.