CVE-2023-25825 ZoneMinder contains Cross-site Scripting via log viewing
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into log entries via referrer fields, leading to XSS when viewed in the ZoneMinder web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-25825?
CVE-2023-25825 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Zoneminder Zoneminder, published on 25 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZoneMinder is a free, open source Closed-circuit television software application for Linux which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras. Versions prior to 1.36.33 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting. Log entries can be injected into the database logs, containing a malicious referrer field. This is unescaped when viewing the logs in the web ui. This issue is patched in version 1.36.33.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25825?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zoneminder Zoneminder.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25825?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-25825 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25825 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Zoneminder Zoneminder
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25825, GHSA-68vf-g4qm-jr6v, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-25825.