ZoneMinder prior 1.36.27/1.37.24 Log File cross site scripting

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ZoneMinder. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Log Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument File results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-39285. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in ZoneMinder (Video Surveillance Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Log Handler. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 10/08/2022 as GHSA-h6xp-cvwv-q433. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-39285 since 09/02/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.36.27 or 1.37.24 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c0a4c05e84eea0f6ccf7169c014efe5422c9ba0d is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51071). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Video Surveillance Software

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• ZoneMinder

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• open-source

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• Product: https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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