#VU68392 Security features bypass in ZoneMinder - CVE-2022-39289

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68392

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39289

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ZoneMinder
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ZoneMinder.com

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in which the API exposes database log contents to user without privileges. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and insert, modify or delete log files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZoneMinder: 1.36.26 - 1.37.23

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External links
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/34ffd92bf123070cab6c83ad4cfe6297dd0ed0b4
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-mpcx-3gvh-9488

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.