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CVE-2024-8956

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass

9.1 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 58.8%
  1. Published17 Sept 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV4 Nov 2024
  3. Remediation due25 Nov 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras contain an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows a remote, attacker to bypass authentication for the /cgi-bin/param.cgi CGI script. If combined with CVE-2024-8957, this can lead to remote code execution as root.

Added to KEV: 4 Nov 2024Federal remediation due: 25 Nov 2024

Description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Ptzoptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2 Firmware< 6.3.40
Ptzoptics Pt30x-sdi Firmware< 6.3.40

Remediation

Fixed in
Ptzoptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2 Firmware≥ 6.3.40
Ptzoptics Pt30x-sdi Firmware≥ 6.3.40

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-8956 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-8956 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 4 Nov 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-8956?

CVE-2024-8956 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 58.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8956?

Affected products include Ptzoptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2 Firmware, Ptzoptics Pt30x-sdi Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8956?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ptzoptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2 Firmware 6.3.40, Ptzoptics Pt30x-sdi Firmware 6.3.40 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.