CVE-2023-26039

ZoneMinder vulnerable to OS Command injection in daemonControl() API

Description

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.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.41% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ZoneMinder zoneminder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-44q8-h2pw-cc9g patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26039?
CVE-2023-26039 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-26039?
To fix CVE-2023-26039, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-26039 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-26039 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-26039?
CVE-2023-26039 affects ZoneMinder zoneminder.
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