ZoneMinder versions 1.37.0 before 1.38.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the files view that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files. The path parameter is not properly validated before being passed to output_file, enabling attackers with Events view permission to access sensitive files like configuration files containing database credentials.
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zoneminder-1.37-x-path-traversal-via-files-view
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/security/advisories/GHSA-8fw2-wh82-vv4h
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/releases/tag/1.38.0
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/issues/4472
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/3b379e99c0c1e539334ad4186c15ad0dc6c238b9
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/commit/071d968bc8ecd5c4f56a87cbe0c3063bc35dbc5d
https://github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder/blob/1.37.64/web/skins/classic/views/files.php#L26-L39
Published: 2026-09-28
Updated: 2026-09-30
Base Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.5
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 7.1
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.0037