Path Traversal in Zoneminder
CVE-2024-58386
ZoneMinder versions 1.37.0 before 1.38.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the files view that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files. The path parameter is not properly validated before being passed to output_file, enabling attackers with Events view permission to access sensitive files like configuration files containing database credentials.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder (product)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/blob/1.37.64/web/skins/classic/views/files.php (technical-description)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/071d968bc8ecd5c4f56a87cbe0c3063bc35dbc5d (patch)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/3b379e99c0c1e539334ad4186c15ad0dc6c238b9 (patch)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/issues/4472 (issue-tracking)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/releases/tag/1.38.0 (release-notes)
- github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-8fw2-wh82-vv4h (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zoneminder-1.37-x-path-traversal-via-files-view (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58386?
- CVE-2024-58386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-09-28.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58386?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.