CVE-2026-27470: ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27470 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An au

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-02-21
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

2026-02-21 08:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zoneminder zoneminder UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.36.38 · >= 1.37.61 and < 1.38.1

Fixed in: 1.36.38, 1.38.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.37.61

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.36.38 (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 1.37.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zoneminder sudo apt install zoneminder=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.37.61> 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_1.37.61> 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.

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-2026-27470?

zoneminder: upgrade to 1.36.38, 1.38.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27470 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27470 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-2026-27470 affect?

CVE-2026-27470 affects zoneminder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNe

How urgent is CVE-2026-27470?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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