CVE-2024-8956

Known Exploited
PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras /cgi-bin/param.cgi Insufficient Authentication

Description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 88.37% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory ptzoptics.com
Affected: PTZOptics PT30X-SDI
Affected: PTZOptics PT30X-NDI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/ release notes vendor advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/ptzoptics-insufficient-auth third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8956?
CVE-2024-8956 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8956?
To fix CVE-2024-8956, 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-2024-8956 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-8956 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~88% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8956?
CVE-2024-8956 affects PTZOptics PT30X-SDI, PTZOptics PT30X-NDI.
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