CVE-2024-8956—PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8956

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-287