How severe is CVE-2008-1381?

CVE-2008-1381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1381?

CVE-2008-1381 primarily affects Zoneminder. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1381?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1381 published?

CVE-2008-1381 was published on 2008-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1381

CVE-2008-1381 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Zoneminder
Published: 2008-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ZoneMinder before 1.23.3 allows remote authenticated users, and possibly unauthenticated attackers in some installations, to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1381?: ZoneMinder before 1.23.3 allows remote authenticated users, and possibly unauthenticated attackers in some installations, to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-1381?: CVE-2008-1381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1381?: CVE-2008-1381 primarily affects Zoneminder. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1381?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1381 published?: CVE-2008-1381 was published on 2008-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (36)

cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:0.9.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.19.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.21.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.21.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.21.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.21.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.22.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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