What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27470?

CVE-2026-27470 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2026-27470?

ZoneMinder installations are vulnerable to a high-severity SQL injection attack that allows attackers to extract or manipulate surveillance data without authentication.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-27470?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-27470. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27470?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all ZoneMinder instances and their versions; isolate critical systems from external networks if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules blocking malicious SQL patterns to the status.php getNearEvents() function; restrict web access via network segmentation or VPN. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor communications for patch availability; plan immediate deployment upon release; consider migration to alternative CCTV solutions if patch timeline is unacceptable.

PHP CVE-2026-27470

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2026-02-21 security-advisories@github.com

PHP SQLi Zoneminder

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 24, 2026 - 14:48 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 21, 2026 - 08:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An authenticated user with Events edit and view permissions can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

AnalysisAI

SQL injection in ZoneMinder's status.php getNearEvents() function allows authenticated users with event management permissions to execute arbitrary database queries through improperly sanitized Event Name and Cause fields in versions 1.36.37 and below or 1.37.61 through 1.38.0. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker could extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve code execution depending on database permissions and configuration.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects Zoneminder. ZoneMinder is a free, open source closed-circuit television software application. In versions 1.36.37 and below and 1.37.61 through 1.38.0, there is a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the web/ajax/status.php file within the getNearEvents() function. Event field values (specifically Name and Cause) are stored safely via parameterized queries but are later retrieved and concatenated directly into SQL WHERE clauses without escaping. An authenticated user with Events edit and view permiss

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.