CVE-2023-26039: ZoneMinder vulnerable to OS Command injection in daemonControl() API

Published Feb 25, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZoneMinder Zoneminder<1.36.33
ZoneMinder Zoneminder>=1.37.00<1.37.33

Event History

Feb 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26039?

CVE-2023-26039 is a vulnerability in ZoneMinder, a free open source Closed-circuit television software application for Linux, which allows OS Command Injection via daemonControl() in HostController.php.

2

How does CVE-2023-26039 impact ZoneMinder?

CVE-2023-26039 allows any authenticated user to execute arbitrary OS commands through the daemonControl() function in HostController.php.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26039?

CVE-2023-26039 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10 (high severity).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-26039 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2023-26039 vulnerability, it is recommended to update ZoneMinder to version 1.37.33 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26039?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-26039 on the official GitHub security advisory page: https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-44q8-h2pw-cc9g.

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