Command Execution Vulnerability in ZoneMinder CCTV Software
CVE-2026-30971

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zoneminder

Status
Zoneminder
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-30971?

ZoneMinder, an open-source CCTV software, is susceptible to a command execution vulnerability that arises when unvalidated input from an authenticated user is interpolated into shell commands. This occurs when a local monitor is saved with a Device Path that includes shell metacharacters. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the web server user without proper sanitization during the execution process. Mitigation for this vulnerability has been implemented in versions 1.39.2, 1.38.2, and 1.36.40.

Affected Version(s)

zoneminder < 1.36.40 < 1.36.40

zoneminder >= 1.38.0, < 1.38.2 < 1.38.0, 1.38.2

zoneminder >= 1.39.0, < 1.39.2 < 1.39.0, 1.39.2

References

https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisor...
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https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/419846c87...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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