Vulnerability identifier: #VU72703

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2603

CWE-ID: CWE-98

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 include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect input validation when including PHP files in web/ajax/modal.php. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application, include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system with privileges of the web server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZoneMinder: 1.17.0 - 1.37.24

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External links
http://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/releases/tag/1.36.33

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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.