CVE-2022-39285: Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability In File Parameter in zoneminder

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 5.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2022-10-07 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

ZoneMinder is a free, open source Closed-circuit television software application The file parameter is vulnerable to a cross site scripting vulnerability (XSS) by backing out of the current "tr" "td" brackets. This then allows a malicious user to provide code that will execute when a user views the specific log on the "view=log" page. This vulnerability allows an attacker to store code within the logs that will be executed when loaded by a legitimate user. These actions will be performed with the permission of the victim. This could lead to data loss and/or further exploitation including account takeover. This issue has been addressed in versions `1.36.27` and `1.37.24`. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable database logging.

Affected products

zoneminder: before 1.36.27; from 1.37.0 (excl.) before 1.37.24 — fixed in 1.36.27, 1.37.24

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: zoneminder 1.36.27, 1.37.24. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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