CVE-2013-0232Zoneminder Vulnerability
includes/functions.php in ZoneMinder Video Server 1.24.0, 1.25.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) runState parameter in the packageControl function; or (2) key or (3) command parameter in the…
Published Mar 20, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-0232, DSA-2640-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-0232
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0232 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Zoneminder.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Zoneminder 1.24.2-8+squeeze1, Zoneminder 1.25.0-4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
48%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
62/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
includes/functions.php in ZoneMinder Video Server 1.24.0, 1.25.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) runState parameter in the packageControl function; or (2) key or (3) command parameter in the setDeviceStatusX10 function.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ZoneminderZoneminder | 1.24.0, 1.24.1, 1.24.2, 1.24.3, 1.24.4, 1.25.0 | 1.25.0-4 |
Patched Releases
Zoneminder
1.24.2-8+squeeze1, 1.25.0-4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 20, 2013
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2013-0232
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2013-0232
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorybugzilla.redhat.com · show_bug.cgi
- advisorygithub.com · 93
FAQ
Common Questions.
includes/functions.php in ZoneMinder Video Server 1.24.0, 1.25.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) runState parameter in the packageControl function; or (2) key or (3) command parameter in the setDeviceStatusX10 function.
Affected: Zoneminder versions 1.24.0, 1.24.1, 1.24.2, 1.24.3, 1.24.4, 1.25.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Zoneminder 1.24.2-8+squeeze1, Zoneminder 1.25.0-4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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