CVE-2024-43360: ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43360 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting zoneminder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. ZoneMinder is affected by a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.36.34 and 1.37.61.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: zoneminder

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zoneminder zoneminder UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.36.34 · >= 1.37.00 and < 1.37.61

Fixed in: 1.36.34, 1.37.61

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.37.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zoneminder || rpm -q zoneminder || zoneminder --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.36.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zoneminder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zoneminder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.37.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zoneminder sudo apt install zoneminder=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.37.00> sudo apt-mark hold zoneminder

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zoneminder sudo dnf downgrade zoneminder-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.37.00> sudo dnf versionlock add zoneminder

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: ZoneMinder - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-43360?

zoneminder: upgrade to 1.36.34, 1.37.61. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43360 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43360 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-43360 affect?

CVE-2024-43360 affects zoneminder. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. ZoneMinder is affected by a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.36.34 and 1.37.61.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43360?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-31493 MEDIUM 6.6 UPGRADE RCE (Remote Code Execution) exists in ZoneMinder through 1.36.33 as an attacker can create a new .php log file
CVE-2026-27470 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application
CVE-2025-65791 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE ZoneMinder v1.36.34 is vulnerable to Command Injection in web/views/image.php
CVE-2024-43359 NONE 0.0 UPGRADE ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application
CVE-2024-43358 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application

References

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