Is CVE-2024-8957 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-8957 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-8957 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-8957 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8957?

CVE-2024-8957 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-8957

Published: November 4, 2024

EPSS:55.52%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.0th

Official Description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ntp_addr parameter of the /cgi-bin/param.cgi CGI script.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-11-04Federal patch deadline: 2024-11-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras allows a remote, authenticated attacker to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload. Its inclusion in the KEV catalog and a high EPSS score indicate a significant and confirmed risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world exploitation.

Recommended Action

Update PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras to the latest firmware to address this OS command injection vulnerability. Ensure strong, unique credentials are used for camera authentication and restrict network access to these devices.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8957 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-8957 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.