Overview
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.
https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8956
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-8956 |
| Vendor / Product | PTZOptics — PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras |
| NVD Published | 2024-09-17 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-27 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 9.1 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| Severity | CRITICAL |
| CWE | CWE-306 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-11-04 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-11-25 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-11-25.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-11-04 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-11-25 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-8956 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |