Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-29806?

Affected: Zoneminder. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-29806 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-29806 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-29806?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-29806?

Fixed versions are available, including Zoneminder 1.29.0+dfsg-1ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1.

How urgently should CVE-2022-29806 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-29806

CriticalPublic exploit

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language.

Published Apr 26, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29806, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-29806

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-29806 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Zoneminder.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Zoneminder 1.29.0+dfsg-1ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

67%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language. Ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to exploitability.

Affected Products

24 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ZoneminderZoneminder	See advisory	1.36.13

Patched Releases

Zoneminder

1.29.0+dfsg-1ubuntu2+esm1, 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1, 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.36.13+dfsg1-1, 1.36.13

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 26, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language.
Affected: Zoneminder. 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 1.29.0+dfsg-1ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1, Zoneminder 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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