CVE-2026-102607 ZoneMinder CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for ZoneMinder installations, particularly those with exposed web interfaces or untrusted user access, should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.38.3 or later. They should also restrict access to the export feature to authorized users only and monitor for suspicious activity on the web server.

Why it matters

Authenticated OS command injection in ZoneMinder's export feature allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the web server user, potentially leading to remote code execution, lateral movement, and data tampering. Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 1.38.3 or later and restrict access to the export feature.

• Remote code execution as web server user
• Potential for lateral movement within the network
• Data tampering or unauthorized access to sensitive information
• Compromise of ZoneMinder instances with exposed web interfaces

Technical summary

Prior to ZoneMinder version 1.38.3, the exportEvents() function is vulnerable to authenticated OS command injection via the exportFile request parameter. An attacker with View Events or View Snapshots permission can execute arbitrary operating system commands as the web server user, potentially leading to remote code execution, lateral movement, and data tampering. The vulnerability exists in the web/ajax/event.php and web/skins/classic/includes/export_functions.php components. The issue is fixed in version 1.38.3.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade ZoneMinder to version 1.38.3 or later
• Restrict access to the export feature to authorized users only
• Monitor for suspicious activity on the web server
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in ZoneMinder's export feature. The issue is fixed in version 1.38.3. Defenders should verify affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands as the web server user, potentially leading to remote code execution, lateral movement, and data tampering.

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.