CVE-2024-8956
CVSS v3
9.1
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
83.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-11-04
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-11-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-09-17
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-8956?
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.
Is CVE-2024-8956 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-8956 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/25/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8956?
CVE-2024-8956 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).
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