How severe is CVE-2022-29806?

CVE-2022-29806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29806?

CVE-2022-29806 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29806?

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

When was CVE-2022-29806 published?

CVE-2022-29806 was published on 2022-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29806

CVE-2022-29806 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zoneminder
Published: 2022-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language. Ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to exploitability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29806?: ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language. Ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to exploitability.
How severe is CVE-2022-29806?: CVE-2022-29806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29806?: CVE-2022-29806 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29806 published?: CVE-2022-29806 was published on 2022-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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