CVE-2024-51482CWE-89

Boolean-based SQL Injection in ZoneMinder v1.37.* <= 1.37.64

Critical · published October 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
37%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny SQL injection flaw in ZoneMinder could give attackers the keys to all your surveillance data! 🔥 Think of it like a security guard at a venue who doesn’t check IDs properly — with a little creativity, anyone could walk in and access the VIP section without being questioned! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate SQL queries, potentially allowing them to view, modify, or even delete sensitive surveillance data. This could be absolutely devastating for security systems that rely on ZoneMinder, compromising the safety and privacy of users.

Put simply

Think of it like a security guard at a venue who doesn’t check IDs properly — with a little creativity, anyone could walk in and access the VIP section without being questioned! This boolean-based SQL injection vulnerability exists in the web/ajax/event.php function of ZoneMinder v1.37.* up to 1.37.64, enabling attackers to run malicious SQL commands by altering query logic.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate SQL queries, potentially allowing them to view, modify, or even delete sensitive surveillance data. This could be absolutely devastating for security systems that rely on ZoneMinder, compromising the safety and privacy of users. Upgrade to ZoneMinder version 1.37.65 immediately to close this vulnerable door. Additionally, consider implementing input validation and prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks in the future. You've got this! Patch up, secure your system, and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.36610 · 98.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-10-31T18:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 18:07Z
    Boolean-based SQL Injection in ZoneMinder v1.37.* <= 1.37.64
    cvelistv5