# CVE-2008-1381: ZoneMinder before 1.23.3 allows remote authenticated users, and possibly unauthenticated attackers in some installations, to execute arbitra

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-05-01 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ZoneMinder before 1.23.3 allows remote authenticated users, and possibly unauthenticated attackers in some installations, to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a crafted URL.

## What to do

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## References

- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00078.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28968
- http://www.awe.com/mark/blog/200804272230.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00085.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29995
- http://www.zoneminder.com/wiki/index.php/Change_History#Release_1.23.3
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30189

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