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Is CVE-2024-8956 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 4 Nov 2024

Gociux · PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-8956, PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 4 Nov 2024, 48 days after it was published. It affects PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 4 Nov 2024
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.1CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due25 Nov 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorPTZOptics (2 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductPT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras
VulnerabilityPTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-287
Published17 Sep 2024
Added to KEV4 Nov 2024
Reported by (CNA)VulnCheck

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited PTZOptics CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 17 Sep 2024.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for PTZOptics.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-8956 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-8956 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 4 Nov 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2024-8956 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8956?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check PTZOptics's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2024 · PTZOptics scorecard · act-now radar.

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