How severe is CVE-2023-31493?

CVE-2023-31493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-31493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31493?

CVE-2023-31493 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-31493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-31493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35798.

When was CVE-2023-31493 published?

CVE-2023-31493 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-31493

CVE-2023-31493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35798
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Zoneminder
Published: 2024-10-15
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

RCE (Remote Code Execution) exists in ZoneMinder through 1.36.33 as an attacker can create a new .php log file in language folder, while executing a crafted payload and escalate privileges allowing execution of any commands on the remote system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31493?: RCE (Remote Code Execution) exists in ZoneMinder through 1.36.33 as an attacker can create a new .php log file in language folder, while executing a crafted payload and escalate privileges allowing execution of any commands on the remote system.
How severe is CVE-2023-31493?: CVE-2023-31493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-31493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31493?: CVE-2023-31493 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-31493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-31493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35798.
When was CVE-2023-31493 published?: CVE-2023-31493 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://medium.com/@dk50u1/rce-remote-code-execution-in-zoneminder-up-to-1-36-33-0686f5bcd370

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)

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

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