PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
PTZOptics — PT30X-SDI
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.
9.1
60.9%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- Published
- Sep 17, 2024
- Modified
- Nov 22, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Nov 4, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Nov 25, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2024-8956, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2024-8956 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-8956?
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.
How severe is CVE-2024-8956?
CVE-2024-8956 has a CVSS base score of 9.1 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2024-8956 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-8956 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Nov 4, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-8956?
60.9% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 60.9% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (99% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8956?
CVE-2024-8956 is classified under CWE-306 (CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function).
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