PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras /cgi-bin/param.cgi Insufficient Authentication
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI and PT30X-NDI (including PT30X-NDI-xx-G2) cameras before firmware 6.3.40 are affected, as is other white-label AV equipment built on ValueHD PTZ Camera Firmware. Fixed in 6.3.40.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 6.3.40
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI and PT30X-NDI pan-tilt-zoom cameras are affected by this flaw, which lets an unauthenticated remote attacker read sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configuration details. An attacker could also change individual settings or overwrite the camera's entire configuration file.
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PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- PTZOptics PT30X-SDI
fixed in 6.3.40
- PTZOptics PT30X-NDI
fixed in 6.3.40
References 2
ptzoptics.com
vulncheck.com
Questions about CVE-2024-8956
What does this mean?
The /cgi-bin/param.cgi interface on these cameras does not enforce sufficient authentication. The available facts do not describe the exact effect beyond that.Source: vulncheck.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI and PT30X-NDI (including PT30X-NDI-xx-G2) firmware before 6.3.40 are affected. Other white-label AV equipment based on ValueHD Corporation PTZ Camera Firmware is also listed. To check a camera, compare its firmware version with 6.3.40.Source: vulncheck.com
What should I do about it?
Update the firmware to 6.3.40 or later, which is the fixed version.Source: vulncheck.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-11-04, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data