CVE-2024-58386

Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in ZoneMinder Allows File Read Access

Publication date: 2026-09-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-28

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

ZoneMinder versions 1.37.0 before 1.38.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the files view that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files. The path parameter is not properly validated before being passed to output_file, enabling attackers with Events view permission to access sensitive files like configuration files containing database credentials.

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Published

2026-09-28

Last Modified

2026-09-28

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-29

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2024-58386

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
zoneminder	zoneminder	to 1.38.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

ZoneMinder versions 1.37.0 before 1.38.0 have a path traversal vulnerability in the files view that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files. The path parameter is not properly validated before being passed to output_file, enabling attackers with Events view permission to access sensitive files like configuration files containing database credentials.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check ZoneMinder versions before 1.38.0. Authenticated users with Events view permission can exploit path traversal via the files view. Review logs for unusual file access patterns or requests containing path traversal sequences like '../'.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers with Events view permission to access sensitive files, including configuration files that may contain database credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access to system data, potential data breaches, or further compromise of the ZoneMinder system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Unauthorized access to database credentials or other sensitive files could result in regulatory penalties and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade ZoneMinder to version 1.38.0 or later immediately. Restrict Events view permissions to trusted users only. Monitor file access logs for suspicious activity and ensure sensitive files like configuration files are not exposed.

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