CVE-2017-5595

Name: CVE-2017-5595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-06T17:59:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5595 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A file disclosure and inclusion vulnerability exists in web/views/file.php in ZoneMinder 1.x through v1.30.0 because of unfiltered user-input being passed to readfile(), which allows an authenticated attacker to read local system files (e.g., /etc/passwd) in the context of the web server user (www-data). The attack vector is a .. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A file disclosure and inclusion vulnerability exists in web/views/file.php in ZoneMinder 1.x through v1.30.0 because of unfiltered user-input being passed to readfile(), which allows an authenticated attacker to read local system files (e.g., /etc/passwd) in the context of the web server user (www-data). The attack vector is a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter within a zm/index.php?view=file&path= request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoneminder	Zoneminder	<= 1.30.0

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Feb/6Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/11Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/ZoneMinder/commit/8b19fca9927cdec07cc9dd09bdcf2496a5ae69b3Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Feb/6Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/11Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/ZoneMinder/commit/8b19fca9927cdec07cc9dd09bdcf2496a5ae69b3Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5595?

How severe is CVE-2017-5595?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5595 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5595?

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