PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-72556: A remote code execution vulnerability in ZoneMinder 1.39.17 allows any authenticated user to execute OS comman
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HIGH 8.8
CVE-2026-72556 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A remote code execution vulnerability in ZoneMinder 1.39.17 allows any authenticated user to execute OS commands by exploiting a broken permission check in the Filter class. The canEdit() and canDelete() methods invoke nonexistent methods on the ZM\User class, causing PHP __call() to return a truthy value that bypasses the permission check for all users. Any authenticated user can trigger filter-based OS command execution regardless of their assi
Why this priority
- High severity
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 | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): TuranSec
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.