SQL Injection in Zoneminder
CVE-2026-27470
ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An authenticated user with Events edit and view permissions can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
Vulnerability class: SQL Injection
EPSS: 0.005 (38.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Zoneminder — versions < 1.36.38, >= 1.37.61, < 1.38.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Not Applicable)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-27470?
- CVE-2026-27470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-02-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-27470?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-27470 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.