CVE-2022-29806: Path Traversal

Published Apr 26, 2022
·
Updated

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language. Ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to exploitability.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
ZoneMinder Zoneminder<1.36.13
debian/zoneminder<1.36.13+dfsg1-1
1.36.13+dfsg1-1
debian/zoneminder<1.36.13+dfsg1-1
1.36.13+dfsg1-1
debian/zoneminder<1.36.13+dfsg1-1
1.36.13+dfsg1-1
debian/zoneminder
1.36.33+dfsg1-11.36.35+dfsg1-11.36.37+dfsg1-1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zoneminder to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.36.33+dfsg1-1Fixed in 1.36.35+dfsg1-1Fixed in 1.36.37+dfsg1-1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zoneminder to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.36.13+dfsg1-1

Event History

Apr 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Exploit Published
via GitHub·03:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29806?

CVE-2022-29806 is a vulnerability in ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 that allows remote code execution via an invalid language.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-29806?

CVE-2022-29806 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29806?

ZoneMinder versions up to and excluding 1.36.13 are affected by CVE-2022-29806.

4

How can CVE-2022-29806 be exploited?

The ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to the exploitability of CVE-2022-29806.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-29806?

To fix CVE-2022-29806, it is recommended to update ZoneMinder to version 1.36.13 or newer.

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