CVE-2017-5368

Name: CVE-2017-5368
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-06T17:59:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5368 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ZoneMinder v1.30 and v1.29, an open-source CCTV server web application, is vulnerable to CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery) which allows a remote attack to make changes to the web application as the current logged in victim. If the victim visits a malicious web page, the attacker can silently and automatically create a new admin user within the web application for remote persistence and further attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZoneMinder v1.30 and v1.29, an open-source CCTV server web application, is vulnerable to CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery) which allows a remote attack to make changes to the web application as the current logged in victim. If the victim visits a malicious web page, the attacker can silently and automatically create a new admin user within the web application for remote persistence and further attacks. The URL is /zm/index.php and sample parameters could include action=user uid=0 newUser[Username]=attacker1 newUser[Password]=Password1234 conf_password=Password1234 newUser[System]=Edit (among others).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoneminder	Zoneminder	1.29.0
Zoneminder	Zoneminder	1.30.0

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Feb/6Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96126
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Feb/6Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96126

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5368?

How severe is CVE-2017-5368?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5368 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5368?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST