CVE-2026-27470
ZoneMinder: Second-Order SQL Injection in `getNearEvents()` via Stored Event Name and Cause Fields
Description
ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An authenticated user with Events edit and view permissions can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ZoneMinder to a version above 1.36.37 or 1.38.0.
- Restrict edit and view event permissions for unprivileged users.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs in web applications.
- Avoid dynamic query construction with user input.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An authenticated user with Events edit and view permissions can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL queries. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/releases/tag/1.36.38 Added Reference https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/releases/tag/1.38.1 Added Reference https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-r6gm-478g-f2c4 Added Reference https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/SQL_Injection